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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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DOUBLE MASTECTOMY. I had DCIS stage 0 in 2012, lumpectomy and radiation. In 2021 again on the same breast. This time mastectomy was indicated and I decided for double. When the pathology came I had and invasive cancer that was never seen in the same breast. So I received 16 chemotherapies. In 2012 I wanted a double mastectomy and I was not allowed because I was so "young", 38. I wish I had done it. Today I am 10 months post chemotherapy. I feel fine but always comes to my mind... what if???? Of course is your decision, but this is my story. Stay strong 🙏

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Thank you for sharing. I have heard so many what ifs...? I am leaning toward the double mastectomy at this point. Any complications with it and how was your recovery?
Lisa