DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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Looks like DCIS again
Went for annual mammo/us this morning. Wasn't feeling particularly nervous as it has been 6 yrs since original diagnosis. I was recently diagnosed with an aortic aneurysm which has taken up the worry space in my brain. But looks like the DCIS is back. They were able to do the biopsy today and now I wait for results. The…
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To MRI or not to MRI?
I had a lumpectomy 2 years ago for DCIS. I decided against radiation or Tamoxifen (though did take low does for 6 months). According to the Sloan Kettering risk calculator, my chances of DCIS returning are between 15-20% in the next 10 years. On my most recent yearly follow up appointment ( a clear mammogram after 2 years…
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Dcis high grade
About a month ago i did a mammogram and ultrasound that found a large area of my left breast had calcifications clustered, did a core biopsy with ultrasound guide and results came back DCIS high grade with comedo necrosis. Gen test came back negative so doctors recommended mastectomy of the left breast but since its a…
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Diagnosis in December, just home now to deal with it
I mentioned this in someone else's thread but just to recap…. I had my mammogram in October, called back a week later for another at the hospital. Not worried, this has happened twice before. It was recommended that I have a biopsy so I did…but that didn't happen until later in November. So I waited… Now, last year I had…