I also have been recently diagnosed with DCIS, HR + E & P. I am 78. The biopsy said it is High-grade, G3, and that comedonecrosis is present. One oncologist told me that meant the cancer cells in the duct are aggressive. I've had two opinions. One doctor recommended a bilateral mastectomy and the other thought I should have a lumpectomy followed by hormone blockers. It sounds like it would be better to have bilateral mastectomies because then there are no side effects from the hormone blockers. I am athletic and am nervous about the surgeries. If I could be playing tennis and golf 2 months down the road, no problem, but it sounds like this is not EASY! I am terrified of losing my ability to play sports and being in pain for months. I am already flat chested, but I want reconstruction. Is the reconstruction that causes the problems in healing?