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DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 4, 2024 | Replies (37)
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@freckle1

I had DCIS 16 years ago, and opted for mastectomy rather than lumpectomy. No need for anything else. I toyed with the idea of preventative mastectomy on the other side but unfortunately didn't go through with it. Cancer came back with a vengeance two years ago. Grade 3 - aggressive. Chemo, radio and now AI. And I have permanent peripheral neuropathy. I really really wish I'd rid myself of that remaining dense breast while I had the chance!

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flowergal | @flowergal | May 23, 2024

I'm so sorry you went through all that. Hard to make these difficult decisions.

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sequoia | @sequoia | May 26, 2024

@freckle1 you have neuropathy from your second mastectomy? Could you explain about this, as I had a single sided mastectomy close to 5 years ago and all this time have pain in my rib cage (Serratus Anterior muscle) and shoulder blade. How was your neuropathy diagnosed? Dr just tell me probably nerves didn’t reconnect. I have acupuncture treatments and things have improved greatly but it’s still there. TIA & Blessings. These are all tough decisions.

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