Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling
I'm still numb from just finding out this past Friday, but trying to do my due diligence to research everything i can find. My mother had something similar 14 yrs ago but she doesn't remember what kind it was. She had a Mastectomy on the one breast with reconstruction. Cancer free since then. No Chemo.
I'm supposed to meet with the Oncologist in my local town next Wednesday, but honestly, I think I would prefer to go to the #1 Cancer Center in NC in Winston-Salem.
If you requested to get a 2nd opinion, did anyone have any issues with wanting to go somewhere different than what was initially set up for you ?
The biopsy they took, it had the calcification cluster. There are other spots, but not cluster in the same breast. I have dense breast tissue and actually concerned about the other breast.
Is it too much to ask for an MRI on the affected breast and the other breast to determine if there is any additional underlying condition in both breasts?
I'm just beginning this journey. I think I'm still in shock, but not actually surprised. I think I knew when i went back for 2nd mammogram magnification that it would come back positive.
I cried a little when the navigation nurse told me the results were positive. I just haven't been able to cry really... I just feel overwhelmed and numb.
sorry for the ramble. I'm just not sure what to do....
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you got this girl! I was diagnosed in September, went to one oncologist, then decided to get a second opinion at Mayo Clinic. I went with Mayo, they did every possible test, etc. I had a lumpectomy, 5 rounds of radiation, and now on Letrozole (an estrogen blocker) I feel great!
You're in the most difficult part of the journey. Find an oncologist ( cancer center - a plus) you trust and in no time you'll be over the hump.
Good luck to you!!!
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3 Reactions@panarosmith Thanks !!!!! Met my oncologist today... ! he was awesome. he will be Running the genetic testing b/c my mom had Breast Cancer but she couldn't remember what kind ... lol and setting me up for MRI to get more details.. I am so much more at ease.
so glad you are doing well. I was not estrogen positive. Glad to hear you are feeling well !
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1 ReactionI'm so happy you found a good team. It makes all the difference. Sounds like they are doing all the right steps.
Best of luck on your journey. Keep me posted!
xo
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