Just Diagnosed w/DCIS and Lobular Carcinoma~Now what?

LCH033

Met with my Doctor yesterday, took my boyfriend and close friend with me to hear when I couldn't and ask questions. I got the Diagnosis, the good news is it is a "low grade 1" between Stage 1-3; will know more after surgery. I am having a double Mastectomy and Lat Flap then reconstructive surgery. I found out I will lose my left nipple along with the breast due to the location of the masses.

I was wondering if anyone had experience with extreme fatigue prior to surgery; also any experience on recovery time and treatment; we are hoping no chemo maybe some XRT and then Tamoxifen daily for 5 years.

Needless to say I feel like I  have been in the swirl of a F5 tornado the last 10 days; I'm constantly nauseated and fatigued and just ready to begin healing and feeling better. Surgery date TBD after blood work, thyroid test and meeting w/reconstructive breast specialist.

Thank you to All of you; this site is a blessing for women like us....Survivors,like us!

Moderators

Hello LCH, and welcome to Breastcancer.org. We're sorry you have to be here, but so glad you've found us.

We understand that this is an overwhelming time. Here is a safe community of supportive women and men who are able to share their experiences with you. We're sure that others will be chiming in soon with responses to your post. In the meantime, check out our page Important Links for Newbies About Surgery. It contains links to information on our site about what to expect during surgery, and questions you may want to ask your reconstruction surgeon. You may also want to see our page on Fatigue. We hope you find it helpful.

Please keep us posted as to how you are doing.

Warmly,

The Mods

LCH033

Thank you Moderators; this site is a blessing!