Age 44. DCIS Stage 0. Decided on Double Mx.

MizMimi
MizMimi Member Posts: 98
edited June 2015 in Just Diagnosed

Hi everyone! I guess it's my turn to join the website! Since my diagnosis of DCIS Grade 3 Comedo one month ago, I have been weighing my options heavily: lumpectomy with 30 Radiation treatments VS Single Mx VS Double Mx. After spending a month reading and talking to doctors (I have never had so many doctor appointments!) I have decided to have the double mx with immediate implants. I don't want to ever go through this again and I don't want radiation. I know my futurerisks won't be zero, but they will be a lot less!

My treatment will be skin and nipple/areola sparing dbl mx with immediate implant placement and alloderm sling. I chose saline implants. There is a small chance I will need TE's but since I already have sub-pectoral saline implants, I already have a nice sized pocket that the PS can use.

My mother is a bc survivor, also diagnosed in her 40's but she was further along and needed chemo. Her mother died of bc.

I'm currently awaiting genetic testing results and I am the first in my family to have the tests done.

My surgery will be sometime in July. Still locking down an exact date. I look forward to sharing my experiences with all of you and learning how to prepare for this surgery. I'm nervous, but I feel it's the right path for me now.

Hugs!

MizMimi


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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited June 2015

    MizMimi-

    We wanted to welcome you to our community here at BCO. We're sorry for the circumstances that bring you here, but we're glad you've found us, and hope you find the support and encouragement you need, when you need it most!

    It sounds like you've got the bull by the horns and have face this head on! It also sounds like you've got a great medical team that you're comfortable with, and who make you a part of your own treatment decisions. That is so important, you're very fortunate!

    You didn't mention whether or not your DCIS was hormone positive or not, were you tested? Sometimes, if the DCIS tests positive for hormone receptors, doctors will recommend hormone therapy following radiation and/or surgery, to lower your risk of recurrence. You can read more about that here: http://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/types/dcis/tr....

    Again, welcome to the community, we look forward to seeing you on the boards! And good luck with your surgery, July will be here before you know it!

    The Mods

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  • MizMimi
    MizMimi Member Posts: 98
    edited June 2015

    Thank you for the welcome! Yes, it is unfortunate that I am diagnosed but I'm glad this community is here!

    Yes my cancer is positive to estrogen and progesterone but I'm not sure on the HER test or if that was done.

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  • CaliRN
    CaliRN Member Posts: 54
    edited June 2015

    Hi Mizmimi,

    I was 43 when I was diagnosed back in September and also had implants prior to my surgery. I had a nipple sparing double mastectomy with tissue expanders in December. In April I had my exchange surgery. I'm so sorry that you are dealing with this but know that it does get a lot better. Let me know if you have any questions:)

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  • mdg
    mdg Member Posts: 3,571
    edited June 2015


    Always hate when new members join our club!!! Wish there was a cure for this awful disease.  You are among some of the finest ladies in this group though..you will find support and friendship as you go through this difficult time.  Hugs and best wishes!!!

     

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  • MizMimi
    MizMimi Member Posts: 98
    edited June 2015

    Hello CaliRN! Thank you for your reply. I am not looking forward to this surgery. What an ordeal to go through and recover from. I don't want to complain too much because I do understand that I am very lucky to have had this caught early.

    My PS said since I have implants right now, she will not need the TE's. Actually, she said very small chance, because if it looks like too much trauma and tension will occur, then she will use the TE's.

    Are you happy with how they turned out? Again, I feel bad worrying about this... just curious how you feel about them.

    Thanks again

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  • MizMimi
    MizMimi Member Posts: 98
    edited June 2015

    Thank you so much for the warm welcome! I am thankful for all the information and support there is here! Hugs back! Thanks again

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