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oestrogen and DCIS
Hi All, I am new and has been detected with DCIS and oestrogen 3+ and other specification that I dont remember, anyone has the same issue. I am still waiting for the surgery to remove the cancer an...
I had Surgeon review and then he sent me to the Medical Oncologist on the same day.
I also knew my pathology results prior to leaving Hospital so the review was to check on healing and discussing next steps.
It's all a little daunting as you come to grips with names of treatment and or medication that were not part of our everyday prior.
Having someone with you is a good thing! I can remember my Breast Surgeon, when I first met him and he diagnosed me saying you'll be my patient for the next 10 years. I missed the next sentence or two as I tried to absorb the 10 years!
Take care
I also knew my pathology results prior to leaving Hospital so the review was to check on healing and discussing next steps.
It's all a little daunting as you come to grips with names of treatment and or medication that were not part of our everyday prior.
Having someone with you is a good thing! I can remember my Breast Surgeon, when I first met him and he diagnosed me saying you'll be my patient for the next 10 years. I missed the next sentence or two as I tried to absorb the 10 years!
Take care