Catherine

It's remarkable that some total strangers have been more supportive than family of so-called "close" friends.  A lot of it stems from fear.  Women are afraid that it could happen to them as well and that scares them.  Get your support where you can.  This board was so helpful.

Catherine

Thank you everyone.

Catherine

Hi I also had DCIS (lumpectomy) with no radiation and no tamoxifen.  It's been five years since my diagnosis and I'm doing fine.

Catherine

I was diagnosed with DCIS five years ago and chose a lumpectomy.  I did not need radiation as it was such a small area.  I am fine and was very happy to have  the lumpectomy vs. the mastectomy, but it is a personal decision.  Good luck!

Catherine

When I was first diagnosed with DCIS I asked the same question.  My company's insurance broker told me that group (company) insurance policies cannot discriminate for pre-existing conditions.  If you are looking for individual coverage, it could be difficult to obtain.

Double-check with the carrier to be sure, but that made me feel a lot better.

Catherine

Rocktobermom, that is terrible about Target.  I had a problem returning a defective phone to Best Buy.  The phone could not be programmed and never worked.  I took it back but they were giving me a hard time because I didn't have the box or booklet.  They tried to charge a $10 restocking fee.  The phone cost $22 so I told them that was highway robbery.  I finally said, "Give me a replacement".  I don't need the booklet or the box and that worked.  Still very aggravating when the product was defective and had been purchased a week previously.  I had the receipt.

Catherine

My mother never had breast cancer but two aunts and both my grandmothers got it.  Even though I have a history of breast cancer in my family, I was shocked when I was diagnosed with DCIS. 

Catherine

A lot of times they just want additional views to be thorough.  It doesn't mean that it's definitely bad news.  The waiting is the worst.  80% of all calcifications are nothing, so try not to panic.

Catherine

I've always been an avid reader too.  I used to sit outside on the steps as well.  My favorite books are "Gone With the Wind", "Rebecca" and "Wuthering Heights.  I love those films too plus most Hitchcock films, "Charade", Rock Hudson/Doris Day films - so silly but funny too.

Catherine

That's great news.  I also had elevated liver enzymes.  That can be caused by medication too, like Tylenol.  Someone recommended taking Milk Thistle (herbal tablets) and that worked great for me as well as my mother-in-law. 

Catherine