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Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?
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Hello @tctredwell1. I read your above post and your situation sounds a lot like mine. My question for you is did you decide to take the pill treatment? I'm 72 years old. My cancer was DCIS Stage 0. My surgeon didn't think it was necessary, didn't give me a choice, that I have the OncotypeDX test so I can't fall back on those results. There is no cancer in my family. It was diagnosed as ER Positive. My concern is the side effects that I have previously read. I'm an active 72 year old and want to enjoy my life for as long as I can, as we all want to of course. Please let me know what you decided to do and I would like to hear how you are doing.
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My Lane I had surgery July 22 invasive ductal carcinoma stage one and grade one oncotype test DS ER positive. Test came back four, no chemo and I said no radiation due to other problems that I have. My Dr. Would like for me to take a pill for five years . I will go back again Friday to talk to him again, i still do not want to take the pill. I lie awake at night worrying about my decision. I’m 72 years old just want to enjoy what life I have left.
I too, have a similar situation. Just had IDC stage 1 tumor removed along with 2 very small suspicious spots. No lymph node detection. I’m 73, small frame with osteopenia. Not wanting to take the adjuvant therapy, I read that the odds of recurrent cancer is reduced as patient ages, regardless of the therapy. Any input, thank you all
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Hi ‘finally retired’.
I don’t have the findings yet or the final diagnosis from my second opinion doctor. I will see him this Thursday afternoon and will let you know where I stand. As far as ‘how I’m doing’ - not so great today. I guess I’m finally crashing after that marathon of tests. Ugh! Thanks for asking and take care.