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.