I am in a very similar situation. I had excisional biopsy for Atypical hyperplasia and was diagnosed with DCIS based on pathology of the 4-mm tumor that was removed completely in the excision. No-brainer so far. I decided to not do radiation or hormone blocker because I am 65 and neither one seems to make more than a small difference in recurrence or survival. I am having another mammogram in 6 months and if everything looks ok, I’m good to do “watchful waiting.” If I were in my 20s or 30s, I think I’d go for the most aggressive treatment. It’s not an easy decision, but everyone has to consider the risks vs. benefits for their individual selves.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I appreciate your thought that a younger woman might need more aggressive treatment. I am 70 and received radiation treatment. As my tumor was stage-1 and 1.4 cm in size, and the surgery was successful, at this point I would do mammogram diligently without taking pills. With antioxidant and anti-cancer diet I am trying to build up anti-cancer strength in my body.
Thank you for sharing your experience! I appreciate your thought that a younger woman might need more aggressive treatment. I am 70 and received radiation treatment. As my tumor was stage-1 and 1.4 cm in size, and the surgery was successful, at this point I would do mammogram diligently without taking pills. With antioxidant and anti-cancer diet I am trying to build up anti-cancer strength in my body.