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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
Good morning,
I’m sorry you are going through this. I personally know the feeling.
I was diagnosed with IDC in one breast June 2022. Small tumor, clean lymph nodes.I chose a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction. I have done so much research and reoccurrence seems to occur with lumpectomy with radiation.
My surgery was 9/13/22 and I have no regrets. My tumor was 95% estrogen and 5%progesterone fed. My oncodx score was 6% reoccurrence in 10 yrs.
I chose not to do AI. There’s too many side effects and don’t want to take on more issues. It is a personal decision and it’s completely up to you and you alone. Don’t feel pressured.
Surgery was painful but you will be surprised on how fast your body heals and recovers.
Let me know if you have any questions. We need to support each other in our journey!
Best of luck!!!
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What type of reconstruction did u have? Decisions to be made here too🙁… nipple saving, skin saving , implants, fat lipo, fat grafting? What is the difference between a breast reduction argumentation ( that’s what they recommend with a lumpectomy & radiation) and a partial mastectomy ; only the amount of breast tissue removed? Ty
I had 4mo chemo, lumpectomy, radiation. I still have infusions ( form of chemo) until next summer. Plus a cancer pill.
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Thanks for sharing, I am sorry you had to join this club too. Have you had any issues with the mastectomy? Did they still recommend meds after the mastectomy? What was your % of reoccurrence after mastectomy? I was told 2% lifetime but I don't see that on any sites, I see 2% 10yr. My gut tells me just do the mastectomy and be done.
Prayers,
Lisa