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Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 20 10:00am | Replies (345)Comment receiving replies
I was recently diagnosed with DCIS stage 0 I had a mammogram and they saw it than,I had a ultrasound biopsy now going to have an MRI I’m so upset so they want to just remove part of my nipple and no radiation there’s absolutely no cancer in my cousins sisters or mother should they watch it or get a second opinion please help.
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I'd like to add my welcome, @magalinebell1958. I moved your message about your recent diagnosis of DCIS to the Breast Cancer Support Group to this exisiting discussion:
- Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment? https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/dcis/
I did this so that you can read previous posts and connect easily with many members along with @auntieoakley.
Have you started writing down questions to ask your doctor as you prepare for your upcoming appointment?
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@magalinebell1958 I know how upsetting it is to have doctors tell you that you need to have surgery on your breast. Try not to Judge the plan yet, I would look to get a second opinion if possible before anything was done.
Cancer isn’t always hereditary, in fact many aren’t, most of my friends that have gotten cancer, did not have a family history. I am glad you are getting the MRI, as this can further diagnose or dispute diagnosis for you.
Since DCIS is a pre-cancer condition you have time to make he best decisions for yourself.
Are you comfortable with the doctor you have? Do you live in an area with access to a larger teaching hospital, or cancer center for a second opinion?