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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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@gmakt

I was diagnosed with DCIS 18 months ago … Grade 3. I had two lumpectomies to make margins were clear … 20 radiation treatments and am on hormone suppressant meds for five years. I have not heard of chemo used for treating DCIS. I agree with others and would get a second opinion.

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audrirose | @audrirose | Feb 25, 2023

Thank you, As it turns out, the original diagnosis was indeed DCIS in Situ.
However, there is since an Addendum which reads Invasive Carcinoma etc.
for which chemo is advised. I am seeing another oncologist on the 3rd of March for another opinion before scheduling the 1st round of chemo for which I am
advised I will need once a week for 12 weeks, then once every 3 weeks for a
year.
This came as quite a shock and I am not looking forward to the next months.
Pray for me as this came totally unexpected. The DCIS is a small part of
the original diagnosis. Lesson: Don't jump the gun!
Audrey

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