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I’m 64, had excisional biopsy for dcis on left breast. I decided to not do RT ( same reason as you- little benefit and I’ve been on mega vitamin D since I was 50 for osteopenia.) I’ve also decided to not do hormone blockers. I have so little estrogen as it is, and I still have hot flashes and major depression. Each woman’s situation is different; I am glad my surgeon and oncologist agree with the conservative approach. I am doing follow up imaging in 6 months.
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I also had DCIS, mine was stage 0 and I had lumpectomy. They had clear margins but one margin was only 1 mm and they want at least 2. They want me to do radiation and hormone therapy but I am only going to fo radiation, no hormone therapy. Im nervous because it is my left breast and concerned about heart and lungs but felt better after talking to radiolohical oncologist. Looking forward to being done and cured!! Just feel it is important to make your own decisions!