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Onco dx was not requested by the oncologist (I didn't know about this test before now). I will seek a second ancologist opinion.

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I didn’t have the test either and was told it was because I had triple negative breast cancer. That did not make sense to me. I did not feel like my oncologist was listening and kept pushing “ the standard of treatment” without the testing.

Hi, in 2002 I also had DCIS. I had a lumpectomy. The tissue that was surgically removed did not have ANY cancer cells. The margins and tissue were clear. During the biopsy they had removed the cancer cells. That is how small it was. After that spot was found my surgeon had they comb thru the mammo x-rays and they found another spot that turned out to be calcification. My surgeon said to discuss w/ radiologist in regards to radiation. Right away that doctor stated 5 days a week fir 7 weeks. I questioned this treatment & said ‘you are treating me as if I had matastisized (sp). ‘. He said ‘that’s the protocol’.my husband snd I researched many studies snd info. I did get a second opinion and he said it wasn’t necessary. It weighed heavy me to make a decision, as I was 50 years old snd IF it came back in 5 years it would be possibly affect my retirement years.
We finally made the decision - No to Radiation. Took Tamoxifen for 4 yrs. All is ok. Granted DCIS 19 yrs ago was treated differently. More information & knowledge now.
Just because it ‘protocol’ doesn’t mean it’s right for you. Cancer is not One size treatment fits all.
Blessings to your wife & you.

@charbelghafari, how are you and your wife doing with your treatment decision making? Have you sought a second opinion?