DCIS after breast reduction

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Ella2459
Ella2459 Member Posts: 1
edited April 2018 in Just Diagnosed

hi

I recently had a breast reduction. 3 weeks later got a phone call that DCIS had been found. How long does my breast need to heal after the reduction? How long can I wait before taking care of this Will my nipple survive another surgery? I am leaning toward a masectomy. Any thoughts? Advice?

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited March 2018

    Hi Ella2459-

    We want to welcome you to BCO. We're sorry you find yourself here, but we hope you find this community to be a supportive and informative place. You may want to check out a couple of forums that might be of interest to you. First, our DCIS forum: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/68. You'll find lots of info about treatment options and what to expect in the coming weeks and months. Also, in regards to your reduction and possible mastectomy, check out our surgery forum: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/91 and reconstruction forum: https://community.breastcancer.org/forum/44. The members there may be able to offer some guidance and advice for your unique situation.

    Please let us know if there's anything else you need!

    The Mods

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  • aliciacantu84
    aliciacantu84 Member Posts: 13
    edited April 2018

    hello

    I've been diaagnosed with dcis, grade 3. Comedonecrosis type which incrementa the posssibility to come back. Just got suggested by onc to start treatment of tamoxifen and 16 radio sessions..

    still in shock, its been 7 days only since i felt the lump. I have 3 little kids and im 33 yo, no family history.

    Still doing research on mastectomy, genetic testing or a better way to resuce my recurrence %

    Let me know about ypur journey, i can imagine your heartbroken just like myself.

    Xoxo

    alicia


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  • edwards750
    edwards750 Member Posts: 3,761
    edited April 2018

    Alicia - it’s a little difficult to decipher what you are describing because of typos. Normally that doesn’t matter so much but in your case I’m not totally sure what you are trying to say like necrosis? That’s the death of cells caused by a cut off blood supply due to injury or disease. So what is the word before it?

    DCIS - hasn’t invaded the breast tissue which is a good thing.

    It looks like your doctor is suggesting Tamoxifen and radiation as your treatment plan.

    What did your dr recommend for surgery? Mastectomy or lumpectomy?

    You are young which usually means doctors advise aggressive treatments.

    I had iDC, Stage 1b, grade 1. I had a lumpectomy and 33 radiation treatments plus 5 years on Tamoxifen. I’m 7 years out this August.

    You can do this. We are all living proof of that. At least they found it in an early stage.

    Diane
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