Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Posted by foreverfaithful0925 @foreverfaithful0925, May 24 10:04pm

Hello, I am hoping to find some comfort with the group.

I just got diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. I don't have the full details yet, just got a call (and I consented to get the results over the phone). I am scheduled to discuss it further with a surgeon and my doctor.

Any help is appreciated. I am so lost right now. I can research all day and night, but I don't even know where to begin.

Perhaps I could start by asking any tips on what to ask the doctors for my appointment. Any advice is greatly appreciated.

Keep the faith.

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Laurie, Volunteer Mentor | @roch | Jun 12 11:57am

In reply to @marywc "True! My biopsy is being delayed a few months because I’m about to go on Medicare,..." + (show)

@marywc

So for once, you will be happy to be one year older and eligible for Medicare.

Till then, keep busy and anything you can do to maintain a healthy lifestyle will be to your benefit (just in case).

Also, not knowing what your future treatment plan will involve (or nothing) now would be a good time to get any dental work you need done if have insurance and can afford.