Very Hopeful
Diagnosed DCIS 10th August, I saw a surgeon yesterday and have now booked the hospital for the 3rd of September. I have decided to only have the involved milk ducts removed. Hopefully there will be a...
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@Pip47 So happy to hear your news & such great path results from your surgery. Fingers crossed your polyp test comes back OK too.
After my DCIS surgery, I had clear margins so I was borderline whether to have rad or not, like you. I went to a rad onc to discuss & after discussion, we decided to go ahead only because my cancer was aggressive. They really left it up to me to decide. I learnt at the recent BCNA conference that doctors are now looking to do less rather than more, when it comes to treatment so that is why we are hearing many stories of people not having rad/chemo/medications. I guess every case is different so speak to your rad expert & write down any questions you have. One thing i ask mine was "If it was your wife, would you recommend her have rad treatment if she was in my position" & he said yes so that was good enough for me! Stay strong & positive & look after yourself. let us know what you decide to do. xx
After my DCIS surgery, I had clear margins so I was borderline whether to have rad or not, like you. I went to a rad onc to discuss & after discussion, we decided to go ahead only because my cancer was aggressive. They really left it up to me to decide. I learnt at the recent BCNA conference that doctors are now looking to do less rather than more, when it comes to treatment so that is why we are hearing many stories of people not having rad/chemo/medications. I guess every case is different so speak to your rad expert & write down any questions you have. One thing i ask mine was "If it was your wife, would you recommend her have rad treatment if she was in my position" & he said yes so that was good enough for me! Stay strong & positive & look after yourself. let us know what you decide to do. xx