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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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@magalinebell1958

No I haven’t yet not quite sure what to ask

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Jan 8, 2023

Here are questions that Mayo Clinic lists on their article about DCIS https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dcis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371895

Below are some basic questions to ask your doctor about DCIS:
- What tests do I need to determine the type and stage of cancer?
- What treatment approach do you recommend?
- What are the possible side effects or complications of this treatment?
- In general, how effective is this treatment in women with a similar diagnosis?
- Am I a candidate for tamoxifen?
- Am I at risk of this condition recurring?
- Am I at risk of developing invasive breast cancer?
- How will you treat DCIS if it does return?
- How often will I need follow-up visits after I finish treatment?
- What lifestyle changes can help reduce my risk of a DCIS recurrence?
- Do I need a second opinion?
- Should I see a genetic counselor?

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