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Boost Dose After Radiation for Some DCIS Reduces Recurrence Risk
Boost Dose After Radiation for Moderate- or High-Grade DCIS Reduces Recurrence Risk Aug 15, 2022 After whole-breast radiation, a boost dose to the area where the tumor was further reduced the risk of moderate- or high-grade DCIS coming back. Read more...
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Decided to do BMX, but scared. Advice?
Hi All, I'm blown away by the amount of support on this website. Your feedback would be so helpful. My surgery is scheduled for April 15. I have DCIS stage zero and another spot that is DCIS with micro invasions at stage 1A -- both are grade 3. All of my factors added together have helped me make my decision -- plus my…
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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…
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What grade is “GRADE 1-2/3" DICU?
I just received a surgical pathology exam test result. The grade is “GRADE 1-2/3" and I don’t know what this means. Is it grade 1 to 2 out of 3? Or maybe grade 1 and ⅔ (1.67)? I’ve pasted below details from the test result, in case they’re helpful in answering my question. A. Breast, Right, Right breast- upper outer…
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After DCIS, About 1 in 5 Invasive BCs Unrelated to Original DCIS
After DCIS, About One in Five Invasive Breast Cancers Unrelated to Original DCIS June 15, 2022 In the years following a DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) diagnosis, about one in five invasive breast cancers that developed were not related to the original DCIS lesion. Read more...
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Unusual DCIS a presentation?
Hello this is my first post so hope it works. About a year ago I noticed clear nipple discharge on the left side of my bra. I was send for mammogram andultrasound which were negative but a MRI showed a 4.7x 4.2 x 2.5 suspicious area of tissue. ADH was found on needle biopsy then DCIS grade 1 on excision wire biopsy. My…
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Older w/ DCIS Have Low Invasive BC Risk, May Not Benefit From Tx
Older Women With DCIS Have Low Risk of Invasive Breast Cancer, May Not Benefit From Treatment Mar 17, 2022 Women ages 70 and older who were diagnosed with low- or intermediate-grade DCIS and didn't receive treatment had a very low risk of developing invasive cancer in the same breast. Read more...
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First post. Anyone have similar mammo. and biopsy results?
Hi all. I was diagnosed on May 12 and have not seen a surgeon yet (appt. this coming Thu). The diagnostic mammogram says "Mildly amorphous calcifications in the right breast retroareolar extending to the lower inner quadrant involving an area of up to 5 cm maximal dimension..." It goes on to say that there are two more…
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Hard lump after biozorb
I had a lumpectomy in July for DCIS. They put in a biozorb device. Since then, I have developed what feels like a golf ball in the surgical site, where the biozorb has been placed. Is this normal? Any thoughts about using massage therapy to soften it up? I don't want to dislodge it! Thanks for your thoughts.
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What test followups after initial DCIS 0??
So, a year and a half ago, had initial diagnosis of dcis, stage 0, very small---lumpectomy. I have had 6 mos. 3-D mammo's. Just had my last one in March it was ok. However, because I didn't want to take the tamox, and I asked the surgeon about follow up going forward, he suggested MRI. (I did have one when I was diagnosed…
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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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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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HRT After DCIS
Ladies, you are a rich source of information when you have it, and a great help for research when you don't yet have it. I'm so grateful you are here. I'd like to open up a can of worms. Not for the sake of it, heaven knows, but for the sake of menopausal DCIS patients such as myself in dire need of symptom relief and the…
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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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Just Diagnosed
I'm 62 and had my excisional biopsy last week. Pathology report showed both invasive ductal carcinoma in situ and invasive ductal carcinoma. Second diagnostic re-excision to get the margins and sentinel lymph nodes (+3 additional lymph nodes) is scheduled in a couple days. If any cancer in lymph nodes, next step mastectomy…
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13 years out - 'all clear' mamm - DCIS - no additional treatment
Just wanted to share that I had my annual mammogram earlier this week and was given 'nothing suspicious' results and told to come back again in another year for annual screen. I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast (very tiny 1.6 mm single focus) in July of 2008 at age 46. At that time I had a lumpectomy but did no…
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Hydrolyzed Collagen
I'm a DCIS survivor, and I'm wondering if it's okay to take hydrolyzed collagen. I have read conflicting articles.
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Seeking Advice After Being Newly Diagnosed with DCIS
Greetings y'all, I learned on Thursday that the pathologist found DCIS in two biopsy samples taken from a clumped 3.6 cm lesion in my left breast (which was discovered via a MRI scan). The radiologist was unable to biopsy an additional 0.9 cm area of nonmass enhancement noted posterior along the pectoralis muscle 1.1 cm…
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DCIS size affect choice in lumpectomy+radiation or mastectomy
Hey group! I was just recently diagnosed with DCIS grade 2. Met with the BS yesterday and the area she has to remove is 4.6cm. She seemed slightly concerned about the amount she’ll be removing but said since my breasts are slightly above average (D cup), she “thinks” she can make my breast look okay. I’m only 41. I want…
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DCIS Grade 3, why did you choose radiation or mastectomy?
All: I am new here, and am having a very hard time deciding what treatment I want to do for my DCIS, Grade 3. My malignancy was 8 mm, margins were clear, cells ER/PR+. They also removed a small fibroadenoma. I met with two plastic surgeons yesterday and am more confused than ever about what to do. I have a DNA mismatch…
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DCIS, Radiation therapy on left side versus mastectomy
hello, this is my second time with DCIS, almost exactly same as about 7 years ago , but this time is on the left side... last time I had lumpectomy and radiation, which all went well. I’m concerned, does anyone know if it’s more harmful to your heart , getting radiation on the left side? Are there different types of…
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MSK Surgeons - Personal experience
Hello, I have been recently diagnosed with DCIS on 5/17. I initially made an appointment with a surgeon recommended by my radiologist. But decided I needed to slow things down and do some research first. I live in NJ and have decided on MSK Monmouth for the convenience of location. But I am able to go to NYC for surgery.…
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OBG Oncologist want to remove my uterus and ovaries
I'm 57 and had a lumpectomy for grade 2 DCIS (4mm, clear margins) in January. No radiation. Started taking low dose Tamoxifan. For an unrelated issue, my OBG has been recommending that I get my ovaries removed since I was about 52 ( I've had two simple cysts). Reading about all the bad side effects involved in getting…
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Thank you!
I was diagnosed with DCIS in January and had a mastectomy on the left breast last week. This forum is a wonderful resource! I have spent the last two hours parked on the couch, just reading article after article and post after post. Especially in the time of COVID it's great to find factual information. The only downside…
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Can DCIS be felt?
Hi Friends: I know this may be a very stupid question. But I haven’t had any dcis only idc. Is it possible to catch DCIS earlyby feeling it or seeing it (breast disfigured)?? I haven’t studied about it. I know it can be seen on mammo and mri. But not seen on ultrasound. Or that’s what I’ve heard. Just thought I’d ask those…
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Anyone a long way out from a DCIS diagnosis?
Is anyone years from a diagnosis of DCIS still posting on this board? By years, in this case I mean like 10 years or more after diagnosis. I would love to find out how things have worked out for you.
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Anyone ER+ PR+ opting out of hormone therapy?
Hi, I just had surgery for DCIS last Thursday. Unfortunately, didn't get clear margins, so more is scheduled in a couple of weeks. After that I am agreeing to radiation therapy as all the literature I can find supports that treatment. However, I read such mixed reveiws on hormone therapy. And my gut says putting these meds…
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Anyone choosing no radiation after lumpectomy?
DCIS 0 low grade - lumpectomy left breast close to chest wall. Due to possible heart and lung damage and other side effects seriously considering no rads at age 65. Anyone gone this route? thanks
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Re-occuring DCIS in 2nd Year
In 2016 I was diagnosed with DCIS and had a wide local excision 2.5 mm high grade DCIS and radiotherapy. On my 2nd year mammogram have been diagnosed of intermediate grade DCIS and I believe 1.7mm however this has not been fully explained to me as to exactly where it is but possibly near the existing scar. I had a very bad…
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Bruising after MRI biopsy
I had an MRI guided biopsy done on my left breast 10 days ago --- and it is really bruised! The outer portion is black and blue, and I have a darker rim under the breast which my surgeon said was blood that had pooled there after the surgery. The surgeon looked at the breast on Tuesday of this week - and didn't seem…