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3 vs 5 Years of Tamoxifen for DCIS?
Hi! I was diagnosed with DCIS grades 1-2 in 2022 at age 44. After my lumpectomy and radiation, I started on 20mg of tamoxifen for...
My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS
Good Afternoon, My Mother is 73 years of age and was recently diagnosed with DCIS. She first had a needle biopsy, and the results showed...
DCIs hi grade after lumpectomy
Has anyone selected a lumpectomy without radiation? Pathology report posted a 7m clear margin. What was your outcome?
New here with DCIS and gene mutation
Hi! After a lengthy diagnostic workup, I was diagnosed with DCIS. I had a lumpectomy several weeks ago and had planned to follow this with...
Positive DCIS margins: Concerned about treatment
My 42yr old daughter had mastectomy with reconstruction at the same time. She is HR/PR+ HER-, No radiation, no chemo (oncotype 15), She also had...
A lot of questions: DCIS treatments and second opinions?
Hi!I am a 67 yo, recently diagnosed with dcis stage 0, 7mm spot, the cells were stage 2.I’m wondering a few things;1. Can they fi...
Fatigue after DCIS breast cancer surgery
HiI have not had any pain medication since the 2nd day of my surgery. today is day 7 and I am so exhausted. It's crazy...
What to expect from dcis surgery & therapy
Dcis surgery
Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?
I was diagnosed with DCIS. I have to go in for a breast MRI with contrast tomorrow to see how active the cancer is. If...
Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?
Hello has anyone here had dcis high grade 3. What was your experience? Did you have surgery? What was recovery like? I am multifocal With...
Looking for DCIS Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgeon Recommendations
I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast and after a MRI, they found DCIS in another location in the left breast. I am...
I was recently diagnosed with DCIS in both breasts
My initial MRI found 4 suspicious areas, 2 on each breast. I had an MRI guided needle biopsy but didn't know that only 2 areas...
Stage O DCIS and heart-related questions
I have Stage 0 DCIS. The plan was to do a lumpectomy with radiation but I also have heart valve issues and hypertrophy cardiomyopathy with...
What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?
I had a stage 0 grade 1 low grade. Decided against radiation. Little difference between reoccurence percentages. Spoke to oncologist today about hormone treatment. I...
Anyone had 33 sessions of radiation for DCIS with lymph node?
I was diagnosed woth DCIS with Lymp Node involvement.My Omcology Radiologist told.me that I will have to do 33 treatments of radiation.I have already had...
Just diagnosed with DCIS 5.5 weeks postpartum
Hi all, I am 42 years old and just found out I have DCIS. I know nothing yet, and I meet with a breast surgeon...
Returning Member -- But New To This the Breast Cancer Group -- DCIS
@colleenyoung and others - I am back; I had a lot going on for the past several months, including the discovery I had Breast Cancer....
Can a biopsy needle turn a DCIS into invasive cancer?
Hi! I’m concerned about the consequences of having a biopsy. I know it is to lower the number of surgeries regarding benign lesions but I...
DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.
Diagnosed with DCIS stage 0, grade 3. No lymph node involvement, lumpectomy, 5 weeks radiation. Very dense breasts. Had two consults both said lumpectomy, radiation,...
Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?
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,...
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