DCIS with no clear margin-what to do?
Hi, this is my first blog, EVER. I am hoping someone out there can can give me advice as to what to do.
A routine mammogram found DCIS in my right breat. Subsequent biopsy showed DCIS- high grade, ...
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Hi,
My story, I had large area of DCIS - after 2 rounds of needle biopsy, they can not find any cancer cell. So more test, like the very expensive MRI etc. followed by a lumpectomy operation 3 days before my mastectomy and implant ...
Every situation is different, your decision only effects you no-one else. There is no right answer - even doctor will only come up with recommendation base on stats and historic data + risk managment plans ...
More questions:
* how comfortable are you and your partner feel about the "not 100%" clear margin
* does the doctor feel it is over-kill? Or Risk Management for your well-bring? Definately get a second opinion, see a private surgeon?
* DCIS - is a medical term, do you feel comfortable about the bc risk factor & have done what is best for yourself?
* Are you afraid of Mastectomy? and how it might make you feel
all the best,
Amy