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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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Please ask your oncologist about having genomic testing done. If you have a very low risk of recurrence, that can be somewhat reassuring. If you have a high risk, you can deal with it.

All of the statistics about breast cancer and older women are in the process of being reexamine as, it's only been relatively recently that older women started had mammograms. So relying on a thought that recurrence lessens with age is fraught with issues. It might turn out to be right but it's also possible that recurrences in older women just aren't identified (or treated) and thus not represented fully in the breast cancer statistical universe.

These are such important decisions that I think it's always good to also get a second opinion. Two oncologists concurred with my not taking anti-hormone therapy and it was important to me to get the second opinion.

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elliej | @elliej | Sep 28, 2022

Thank you. I have not yet received my ONCO type results. My Oncologist recommends routinely prescribed Adjuvant therapy. But, I fear the side effects would be too great. I’m waiting for my Genomic testing and consult. 🤗

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elliej | @elliej | Oct 2, 2022

I began my journey in my hometown in NM. I always had annual mammograms, until our local hospital began the Covid closings for regular screenings. I was aware of concerns with my prior exams showing dense and cystic tissue checked by our radiologist. This year I actually felt and saw a lump, which was biopsied and found cancerous. After 5 biopsies, 2 in NM, the final and diagnostics here in the Az Mayo.
I had lumpectomy ( 3 masses), last Tuesday. Received my Path results on Thursday and have more questions concerning a tiny small spot.
I am waiting to talk to my Oncologist, I met for 10 minutes a few weeks back. Both Oncologists, one in NM and one at Mayo, gave me the impersonal routine prognosis and standard treatment plan, surgery, and Adjuvant therapy for 5-10 years.
I am a 73 years old, small, thin and already have Osteopenia. So…. Considering side effects, etc. I’m concerned with this routine treatment plan. We are waiting for OncoType test results.
If you have any advice, please let me know. ❤️

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