Lumpectomy done - margins question

@laurie123 Hi, I had a very similar surgery to you! I was diagnosed with DCIS & had a lumpectomy nearly 5 years ago. I had no node involvement either. I have just checked my surgery/pathology results & my report said " lesion measure 8.5mm in extent & appears clear of all excision margins with 1mm clearance from the closest margin which is the deep margin". So looks like mine reads similar to yours. My DCIS was caught early but was aggressive. I remember my surgeon saying to me before the operation that they will check & make sure all is clear before they sew me back up again!! They checked my lesion once removed & were obviously happy that all was clear before finishing the surgery. It does sound so small when you read the margins but I guess when they are dealing with microscopic measurements, 1mm must be fine. They obviously dont want to cut out more than necessary so we just have to trust in their knowledge. I have had no problems at all since & am due to have my final mammo with my surgeon in December & then, if all is good, I will be fending for myself & just getting yearly mammos from the regional mobile bus. Good luck with your recovery & if you are at all concerned, please discuss with your medical team. love & hugs xx