How can my DCIS grow in 2 weeks?
Absolutely gutted. Diagnosed on 29th August with intermediate to high grade DCIS detected by regular mammogram. Advised 5mm calcification and vacuum biopsy performed removing majority of not all. Had ...
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Oh how distressing for you! I'm only new to all this (having radiation now after a lumpectomy), but I do know that with every screening test I had (two mammograms, two ultrasounds, CT scan and PET scan), every measurement of my tumour was different. With dense breast tissue apparently it is hard to pinpoint size exactly.
I am surprised the surgeon said Breastscreen 'got it wrong'...that would have been so upsetting for you to hear when you were still grappling with the horror of the diagnosis. I focussed on my mantra 'just deal with the next step' and 'just get it out'.
This saying helped me immensely...'Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere'. Another thing you could do is write all your questions and worries down and give it to your surgeon for further discussion. It might give you some peace.
Take care...it's a scary journey.
I am surprised the surgeon said Breastscreen 'got it wrong'...that would have been so upsetting for you to hear when you were still grappling with the horror of the diagnosis. I focussed on my mantra 'just deal with the next step' and 'just get it out'.
This saying helped me immensely...'Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere'. Another thing you could do is write all your questions and worries down and give it to your surgeon for further discussion. It might give you some peace.
Take care...it's a scary journey.