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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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Jwrenn
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5 years ago
Hi @averi my cousin had DCIS and a lumpectomy then one year later had LDIS and then had a double mastectomy so I would never have said she didn’t have a cancer. Your surgeon is doing what is the best thing for your health.