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My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 23, 2023 | Replies (26)
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@blessedx6

If you don’t mind me asking, how did they arrive at the number 5 for radiation treatments?

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surpriseca | @surpriseca | May 4, 2023

Because my DCIS area was very small (6mm x 4mm) and no residual DCIS was found during lumpectomy, my risk of recurrence is very low overall. So, 5 radiation treatments were recommended if I wanted to go that route. Aromatase inhibitor also recommended if I wanted to go that route. Lowers my risks even further, but I am still very much in the +/- camp on whether I will continue it. I generally just haven't felt well on it. Tired, fatigue, poor sleep, emotional. Not sure it is worth it....

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