Hello.
DCIS right breast thriver here! I chose to do a double mastectomy with reconstruction! It was the best thing I could have chosen to do.
I did the mastectomy and had expanders placed on the same day. Surgery time was longer but recovered well! It was the filling of the expanders (stretching of the skin) weekly or biweekly that was somewhat grueling but well worth it.
My surgeon did not recommend lumpectomy due to radiation side effects. However, 4 rounds of chemo was the recommended treatment plan post-mastectomy.
Having been diagnosed with "C" was not easy but, I had a positive experience with my medical care and treatment. I was glad I took this pathway towards healing, recovery, and thriving.