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Mastectomy due to DCIS
I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS (3.7 cm) and I had a lumpectomy followed by 5 weeks radiation therapy. I went back for my annual mammogram this October and lo and behold, the cancer ( high grade ...
hi @blessed72
Sorry this has happened again
DCISDCIS what the grade and size is never to be overestimated
While stated as a Stage 0 and not a true BC it leads to invasive dcis precursor to BC
Sorry this has happened again
DCISDCIS what the grade and size is never to be overestimated
While stated as a Stage 0 and not a true BC it leads to invasive dcis precursor to BC
Also not always able to accurately predict rapid changes and micro metatises which travel to blood not lymph
As well it is known to metastise ... with no lymph involvement as I personally encountered
No it is not overkill to recommend this especially as reoccurance highgrade
Mastectomy is is also a first time option for Dcis
Many women choose this option instead of having lumpectomy and rads/chemo
You can ask for a second opinion
All the best
Bright in hope
As well it is known to metastise ... with no lymph involvement as I personally encountered
No it is not overkill to recommend this especially as reoccurance highgrade
Mastectomy is is also a first time option for Dcis
Many women choose this option instead of having lumpectomy and rads/chemo
You can ask for a second opinion
All the best
Bright in hope