Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

@rarelybees2889 Gm... I heard and read somewhere the same thing you mention. But I don't think many (Me Included) would want to sit around and wait to see what happens. I also found out that, DCIS is non-invasive, but without treatment, the abnormal cells could progress to invasive cancer over time. Left untreated, it’s estimated 20-50 percent of DCIS cases may progress to invasive breast cancer. I would be trying to kick myself knowing I had the chance to have it removed, but instead waited for testing that could take maybe years while my cancer decides to spread slowly taken my life. Have a good day and stay safe

I'm doing good. Tired alot.

I’m so very sorry!!!!
How are you doing with all that?

I had 4mo chemo, lumpectomy, radiation. I still have infusions ( form of chemo) until next summer. Plus a cancer pill.

I totally agree with bilateral mastectomy, I choose skin sparing and nipple was removed.
I also had radiation 6/1/2022.
My diagnosis HER2 stage 3 grade 3 and 1 lymph node.
I had a sentinel dissection (removal of 23 lymph nodes)
Cancer free waiting in reconstruction implants with fat graph for Symmetry.
Worth every bit - I will continue to be monitored for 5 years and I don’t stress about the past decisions, just focus on healthy life moving forward.
Not naive just a positive person!
Go for the bilateral mastectomy

I was diagnosed at 60 and am now 64. I had four weeks of radiation with little if any problems.

I’ve now been on an AI for over 3 years again, with little to no issues.

I try to walk every day or do some form of exercise, and eat a balanced diet.

We all experience cancer differently. 🙏♥️🙏

Hi Lisa!
I would say it went fine. It is a process, but after 2 weeks I went back to work and I am a physical therapist. Of course with some precautions. I had the expansors and after finishing chemotherapy, I had surgery for my new boobs. The whole process, including chemotherapy, is not a piece of cake, but it is possible. Wishing you the best and a smooth process.

phillypeach515, omg, I am speechless. Praying for both of our journeys. Thank you so much for sharing. God cover this chaper in our lives 🙏🏽💜

@lvp1122 Hello. I was diagnosed also with DCIS in Aug and had the surgery Nov 28th. They offered me Radiation along with taking pills. I don't know what kind of pills yet cause my app is Feb 2. I am still dealing with the surgery some pain and honestly can't even look at my breast but have to because of having to add padding covering to it. I feel depressed at times but with the support of my husband family and friends they make sure I don't get too deep into my feelings. Knowing I have more surgery to go though is taken a toll on me. I know I need to get the plastic surgery done because I feel uncomfortable being around anyone knowing I have 1 breast bigger than the other. I count my blessings every single day even before this had happened to me and look at it where it could have been much worse and spread to my left. So, I am trying to prepare myself for this journey I am on and eating healthy organic foods. I have been on keto diet and really believe that it played a role in my cancer not spreading. (Just saying). I will be praying for you and anyone else that is going though cancer period.

I may be wrong, but I thought DCIS was a wait and watch thing, with extra testing and clinical breast exams, as its 0 stage?
So sorry you are experiencing this.