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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...
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...
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,...
Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS
Receiving mixed messages... articles and doctors saying lumpectomy with radiation is better for me... understood that I needed radiation and tamoxifen either way. My mother...
Double mastectomy /Estrogen positive DCIS and increased arthritic pain
April 17 I had the double mastectomy and same day silicone replacements after a lumpectomy with three unclear margins (total area of DCIS was approximately...
Has anyone chosen active surveillance over surgery for DCIS?
Hi! I am just diagnosed with DCIS, low grade, HR+, and am being advised to have a lumpectomy. The difficulty lies in the fact that...
Diagnosis DCIS: Anyone have 5-day radiation treatment?
I am both progesterone and estrogen negative, duct was in Situ and 4cm in length, grade 3 and Stage 0…..Can you verify that Mayo’s is...
After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?
I had DCIS, stage 0, then a lumpectomy done in Dec.2023. Developed a seroma, had the fluid taken out. Did 5 days total of radiation...
Waiting for DCIS pathology results: Feeling alot of fear & anxiety
Hi9 days to go for my pathology results from surgery dec 15th. I have been pretty good but today I am feeling alot of anxiety...
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...
Anyone had a lumpectomy then decide to have mastectomy? DCIS stage 0
I will know more after next mammogram and MRI this fall, but my after surgery mammogram was not clean. I believe I posted earlier that...
Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis
Hello, The following is my breast biopsy results: Right upper outer breast, biopsy: Ductal carcinoma in situ, nuclear grade 3 with comedonecrosis and microcalcifications. "right...
What type of radiation did you have after DCIS lumpectomy?
HiI had my lumpectomy, December fifteenth, awaiting results of pathology, hopefully January sixteenth, he will have them. just want to know what people have done...
DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.
Diagnosed with DCIS late last year. Had lumpectomy followed by 4 weeks of radiation. Hospital here in Ireland discourages genetic testing and I'm not sure...
Aromatase inhibitor vs. radiation post DCIS Stage 0 WITH diabetes
I have to decide whether to choose regular radiation, proton radiation or continuing with letrozole only. I am going for the radiation plan work up...
HRT for Double Mastect DCIS who has had total Hysto?
Patient had DCIS and double Mastectomy followed 14 months later by total hysterectomy. I've watched her suffer all the evils of hormone loss and having...
DCIS grade 3 post mastectomy, no further treatment: what's next?
Hi I was DX July 31st with DCIS High grade and with large area - 5.6cm so had to have a mastectomy and opted for...
Invasive gone, DCIS remains after re-excision. MRI wait time?
I had stage 2 IDC with 1 lymph node involvement. After 1st lumpectomy, path came back invasive gone but DCIS in margins. After re-excision, path...
Pathology report had Grade II DCIS and Grade I Invasive Ductal
Anyone have both and what were you told about the significance of this?
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