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Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 20 10:00am | Replies (345)
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@mylane

I had a lumpectomy July, small tumor grade one Stage one. Invasive Ductal carcinoma.had oncotype score of 4 no chemo no radiation my choice because other problems that I have. The Dr. Wanted me to take Tamoxifen daily for five years. I will be 72 years old in couple of weeks. I’m not going to do anything for now. I pray I did the right thing.

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anniemae2 | @anniemae2 | Sep 4, 2022

I am your age. My tumor was ER positive, caught early, small (< one centimeter) & not invasive. I did radiation, but refused the suggested Tamoxifen because of the possible side effects & because of other medical problems I have. I am very comfortable with my decision. The majority of the doctors I saw (PCP, Gynecologist, surgeon & oncology radiologist) we’re pushing the drug. My oncologist agreed with my decision to not take it! Weighing the option of having to worry with or about the side effects for 5 years (as opposed to not) made me choose to not take the drug. I hope you can find peace of mind in your decision.

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