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How fast does DCIS spread?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 5, 2024 | Replies (18)

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My DCIS is Stage 0 - Grade 3. The way it was explained to me is Grade 3 is “aggressive” and radiation is part of the program. 3 weeks of radiation was thrown around but I will not know until my appt with the doc. This will happen Aug 26. I’ve been questioning having radiation as well. My lumpectomy per the doc removed the calcifications which were 4cm, she had good margins and no surprises. I’ve been wondering this too and have been chatting with friends who have experienced BC and everyone says “do it” but their BC was more involved, not DCIS which has been explained to me as “pre-cancerous”. Thanks for asking the question, I’m wondering as well.

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I had dcis stage 0. But grade 3. I choose to do radiation because of the high grade. It made me nervous to just get a lumpectomy. I know there are side effects with radiation but things could be much worse if cancer returns in the same breast and I was not willing to roll the dice on that one. Everyone has to live with their own decisions and what are they comfortable with. Radiation side effects to me are nearly not as bad as facing chemo one day and possibly loosing both breasts.