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Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 2 4:19pm | Replies (67)Comment receiving replies
You are absolutely right . It’s a precancer. As my surgeon advised we do not yet know what pushes it to be invasive cancer . They are currently holding clinical trials for DCIS stage 1 and 2 to see if any of those women do become invasive and why. With the new thinking that maybe they have been over aggressive in some of the treatments especially if DCIs stage 1. DCIS 3 does not qualify yet .It’s a definite conversation to have with a care team . Ask questions and never take the first consult .always speak to different breast surgeons if you can . It’s always good to hear different perspectives.
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Thank you for this! Unlike most comments I’m reading on here, my reaction is very different. Treatment for DCIS is way too aggressive and ever doctor and surgeon sees dollar signs with any diagnosis. The pandemic has revealed the health profession what what it is, corrupt and profit driven. I will gather information, ask a lot of questions but I will not be a victim of scare tactics and pressure to have anything done! My DCIS is 5 mm. I have not had a biopsy yet because I’m just a few months away from being on Medicare. I’m in no rush.