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DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

Just diagnosed, in treatment, or finished treatment for DCIS.

 

Discussion List

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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 ta…

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  Started by breastquest

  Most recent by rrobin0200

  Feb 15, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 returnin…

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  4 comments

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  Started by pandorax

  Most recent by cyathea

  Feb 13, 2022

  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 …

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  6 comments

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  Started by kkubsky

  Most recent by minustwo

  Feb 12, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 s…

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  43 comments

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  Started by alpineartist

  Most recent by ava55

  Feb 10, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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…

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  12 comments

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  Started by Vivi1405

  Most recent by minustwo

  Feb 9, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 sentin…

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  6 comments

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  Started by CaraleeAW

  Most recent by beesie.is.out-of-office

  Jan 30, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 DCI…

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  9 comments

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  Started by momzr

  Most recent by mountainmia

  Jan 26, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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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  5 comments

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  Started by ahappymom

  Most recent by Sherry2019

  Jan 23, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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…

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  6 comments

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  Started by RosieLove

  Most recent by RosieLove

  Jan 2, 2022

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 sai…

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  9 comments

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  Started by a_nic_

  Most recent by khakitag

  Dec 16, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 fibroa…

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  14 comments

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  Started by mcoll

  Most recent by elizabett

  Aug 17, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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, d…

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  22 comments

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  Started by Ker1hay

  Most recent by Ker1hay

  Jun 12, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 fir…

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  Started by WrongTurn

  May 23, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 ovarie…

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  52 comments

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  Started by pandorax

  Most recent by simonerc

  Apr 18, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 af…

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  Started by gruesome

  Apr 16, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 i…

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  15 comments

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  Started by jons_girl

  Most recent by jons_girl

  Jan 23, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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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  42 comments

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  Started by maize

  Most recent by bluegirl27

  Jan 17, 2021

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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…

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  74 comments

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  Started by butterfly3

  Most recent by beesie.is.out-of-office

  Jun 26, 2020

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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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  48 comments

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  Started by LMK440

  Most recent by paknc

  May 27, 2020

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 how…

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  25 comments

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  Started by Cas35

  Most recent by lastar

  Apr 10, 2020

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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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 bloo…

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  21 comments

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  Started by joyko

  Most recent by djmammo

  Mar 11, 2020

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  DCIS recurrence after a mastectomy

  Hello ! I had a bilateral mastectomy 2 years ago when I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS. I lost my nipple so all that was left was the skin and I had immediate reconstruction. I am now waiting for …

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  9 comments

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  Started by Maha202

  Most recent by lastar

  Jan 2, 2020

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  What were your symtoms of DCIS

  was just wondering what your ladies symtoms were with DCIS or if you had any st all besides a lump

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  55 comments

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  Started by missmom79

  Most recent by DaBahm

  Dec 3, 2019

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  Breastfeeding trouble a sign of DCIS?

  I wanted to bring over this discussion from the DCIS to Stage IV discussion because I think it is interesting on its own and important to me personally. I was diagnosed with DCIS about 1 1/2 years aft…

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  22 comments

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  Started by xtine

  Most recent by lastar

  Nov 6, 2019

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  Side Effects of Mammosite Radiation Therapy

  It's been almot two years since I was diagnosed with DCIS. I had Mammosite Radiation Therapy. However, the area in which I had the radiation is still painful and "hard" to the touch. I've been told by…

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  459 comments

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  Started by lazforty

  Most recent by jingram4868

  May 10, 2019

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  Drain Removal-- is it very painful???

  Ok ladies, lay it on me. I am supposed to have my drain removed Monday morning and I need to know how painful the removal process is (so I can dread it and not sleep tomorrow night! ). And is the drai…

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  36 comments

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  Started by bluewillow

  Most recent by B-A-P

  Apr 23, 2019

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  Drinking wine after bilateral mastectomy

  What are the risks associated with breast cancer reoccurance and drinking a glass of wine or two if you have a bilateral mastectomy?

  488 views

  32 comments

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  Started by pamcycle

  Most recent by wallycat

  Mar 21, 2019

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  Breast Cancer and Graves Disease

  I had DCIS 6 years ago and developed Graves Disease at the same time. Since that time, I've run into quite a few other women who have had the double whammy of these two autoimmune diseases at the same…

  703 views

  30 comments

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  Started by NotAfraid

  Most recent by Fixitgirl

  Sep 19, 2018

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  Incision location for lumpectomy

  Have been diagnosed with DCIS, intermediate grade, under 1cm, Estrogen and Prog positive.. Been carefully researching, speaking with DCIS patients, interviewing Docs and have made my decision to have …

  240 views

  5 comments

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  Started by scorp1111

  Most recent by Paco

  Feb 14, 2018

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
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  DCIS Double negative ER/PR... Anyone?

  Is there anyone who can share their journey? My surgeon said this is not seen often and could mean if it came back as IDC it might come back as a triple negative. She's recommening DMX. Im meeting wit…

  780 views

  23 comments

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  Started by Mayk

  Most recent by Linwentz

  Nov 12, 2017

  DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)