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LCIS: What treatment(s) did you choose?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 17, 2023 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
Never thought of that ; having blood work instead
Of The drugs
I am going
For
A
Lumpectomy for Ivasive
Ductal nothing in my lymph so far
And a breast reduction
Supposed
To have radiation for one week after
I read that mastectomy removes 95% of the breast tissue
I wonder what I will have removed
The Doctors directed
Me against a
Mastectomy but recurs ce will always be a realistic
Concern ANa the follow up Mmograms, ultrasound s & CT’s
And the AI’s and side effects fr
These and the radiation scares
Me too
But I guess it’s
Better than cancer?
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When I was first diagnosed with LCIS I had an oncologist who was very helpful regarding overall health and she suggested the hormone testing. Since then I request those tests periodically to see what's going on. Oddly, you kind of have to ask for them (?). Cancer doctors treat cancer and I think they want to do what they have hard evidence to support (it's their job) but it never hurts to do some extra digging to see where your overall hormone levels, Vitamin D levels, etc are. Low Vitamin D has been linked in some cases to the development of breast cancer as well. I also had none of that and the doctors corrected it with a high dose week of Vitamin D and now I supplement regularly. Make sure you're clear on why the doctors are recommending what they are......it's your body and you'll feel better if you understand the 'why' as you venture into your care plan. Hugs!!
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What was the reason your Dr gave against having a mastectomy?