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averi
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5 years ago

Still struggling with the word pre-cancer after DCIS mastectomy

I was diagnosed with low grade DCIS in my right breast in Nov 2019 and had a mastectomy in Jan 2020. I am 38 years old. I saw 2 specialist and both recommended a mastectomy because I am small breasted...
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NewBoobsPLS
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5 years ago
Hi Ladies, i believe the lady you were reffering to from the webcast was my dear friend @Elle_V92. 
I think @Poodle_Lady55 said it best, DCIS: the C is for carcinoma which means type of cancerous cell!
People really have no insight into what and or how the things they say could effect others.