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Long-term LCIS?
Hello, Has anyone been diagnosed with LCIS and not developed invasive cancer after 10, 15 years? I've been diagnosed with LCIS and elected to take anastrozole and nothing else. But I'm nervous. Thanks
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Diagnosed LCIS SECOND OPINION PATH FINDS ADH
Had a Radial Scar found on mammo then stereo biopsy in to center of radial scar was benign . Radiologist suggested excisional biopsy to remove Radial Scar. Came back with LCIS and surgeon immediately suggested prophylactic mastectomy. My gyn said that was too extreme. My radiologist ( who I work with) said just do the…
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Recent LCIS Dx
Hi all. Turned 40 a few months ago and went for my first screening mammo shortly after. Had a R sided diagnostic mammo and bilateral breast ultrasound and then was then referred for a right sided stereotactic biopsy which showed LCIS. No family history of breast or ovarian cancer. Still processing all the emotions and have…
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LCIS - BC in family -- NIGHTLY HOT FLASHES & PALPITATIONS - Can't sleep - MISERABLE & CONFUSED
Hello, I am 61 and have been in menopause one decade. I lost my dear sister to BC at age 42. About 10 years ago I had a surgical biopsy that said LCIS. Since then normal mammos but dense breasts. I have waited for these symptoms to "pass" but now it's pretty clear they never will. My nightly routine is horrible…
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Just diagnosed
I, despite knowing I should have a mammogram earlier, had my first one last month at age 50. I have dense breasts, which I knew already of course. They saw an area on the mammogram they wanted to do a needle biopsy of, which came back with LCIS. I have an MRI scheduled for Monday (they will draw blood for genetic testing…
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LCIS future
Hi, I'm 37 and was just told I have LCIS . I had an excision done on a radial scar and found it to have LCIS cells. They said my margins looked good. I'm here because I am scared and worried and surprised by this news. I'm wondering what I do now and what treatments I'm looking at now? I keep telling myself I don't have…
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MRI Results
I have LCIS in my left breast and the lesion was removed. I am now under the regular screening program. The latest MRI was done last week. The doctor called back saying she saw a few areas in my right breast and one in my left breast that have a different color showing in the MRI images. Now she wanted me to go back for an…
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LCIS, ADH, ALH, Family History, Dense Breasts
Last week I had a central duct excision for bloody nipple discharge. The results came back today and show LCIS, ADH and ALH. I have a family history of breast cancer (my mother, twice IDC) as well as my sister (DCIS). My breasts are very dense and nodular which means i am constantly having ultrasounds. MRIs etc. Given…
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Strange feelings
I've had strange feelings in my left breast, armpit and upper back. It's not like pain, more like numbness. The ultrasound discovered a very small lump BIRADS 4 in my left breast 3mm. I'm going to get a biopsy done, but I kept wondering what caused the uncomfortableness. I do have LCIS in the left breast and the lump was…
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Post lumpectomy for ALH
Hi, I had my MRI/biopsy around March 2022. Found ALH in my left breast. Had lumpectomy to remove the ALH in May. Pathology was clear of any additional atypical in the margins. Its been almost 3 months. I do get on and off stinging pain in my left breasts. I also have clogged nipples like situations around my periods. Have…
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LCIS and ADH
Hi, everyone, I am new in this community and 49 years old. looking for advice from you. 0n 05/19, DX: ALH and radial scar, left breast from core needle biopxy; on 06/30,surgical lumpectomy performed on left but DX: LCIS, ALH, ADH, I have young kids, what should I do? any suggestion? thanks! SoWorried
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Are you aware of anyone with LCIS who got Stage 4 Breast Cancer?
This question is posed to anyone out there. I posed this question -- Are you aware of anyone with LCIS who got Stage 4 Breast Cancer? -- to my breast surgeon. In 22 years of practice she could not recall a case. While this is anecdotal evidence, I thought it was worth sharing. I will ask this question to other medical…
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Ovasitol to relieve hormone-blocking side effects?
Has anyone ever heard of a supplement called Ovasitol? The hormone therapy from Tamoxifen and Raloxifene has made my body go crazy. I have tried exercise, diet and even met with my internist, GYN and a RD, all to no avail. I has also now formed weird cycle issues for the cycles I have that mimic PCOS though my TSH is…
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LCIS blog- preventative bi-lateral mastectomy
Hello to anyone, I started a blog to chronicle my journey from being diagnosed with LCIS and my upcoming preventative bi-lateral mastectomy if anyone is interested in following along with me. It helps for me to write about this process and I may be in a position to answer any questions you may have if you are considering…
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Any Recommendations for Surgeon in Philadelphia Area?
Was diagnosed in 2013 with LCIS. Went through mammos, stereotactic and one surgical biopsy (right breast). This year, more LCIS and now in both breasts. Went through another round of mammos, ultrasound, MRI and stereotactic (both breasts). This was in Chester County Hospital through the VA. In December, went to Sloan…