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Jun 14, 2013 06:20AM
Nancyinct
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I had a large area of high grade DCIS removed via lumpectomy on June 5th and expect to start radiation in about 3 weeks. I had very large breasts so the option for a lumpectomy for an area 13cm was still a viable option for me. I had a reduction on the other side so they would match. Many people simply panic and just want the cancer out of their body and choose mastectomy, single or double, some, don't want to or don't have close access to a hospital that does the radiation, while others cannot fathom chemotherapy. Everyone is different. The important thing to remember is that you have to live with your decision. And you should be comfortable and at peace with your decision. I opted for a lumpectomy. I am waiting for the pathology results. If this doesn't work, I will have new options to consider. The same person with the same family history and diagnosis might have chosen a different treatment option, but for me, this was worth a try and even if it doesn't work out like I am hoping it will, I still am comfortable and at peace with my decision. Good luck with your decision(s).
Dx
4/5/2013, DCIS, Right, 6cm+, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Surgery
6/5/2013 Lumpectomy: Right
Dx
6/17/2013, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-
Dx
6/17/2013, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-
Dx
6/17/2013, IDC, Right, <1cm, Stage IA, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-, HER2-
Surgery
7/23/2013 Lymph node removal: Right, Sentinel; Mastectomy: Right; Reconstruction (right)
Dx
8/2/2013, DCIS, Right, 1cm, Stage 0, Grade 3, 0/1 nodes, ER-/PR-