Extensive DCIS with ITC
hi, I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS following a MRI late last year (showed as ~2.5cm), not picked up on US or mammogram. I had a lumpectomy, which didn't get clear margins at 7.5cm so based on t...
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HiGC003 I also had invasive DC ER/Pr positive, HER neg. it had escaped into the muscle, skin and onto the sternum. After breast conservative surgery for removal etc the pathology came back with I believe ITC in 2 nodes. Not the best margins on tumour. I had chemo prior to surgery on the hopes to loosen the tumour off my muscle it obviously worked for the muscle but they did some fancy patch work and removed the section of skin it had adhered to.
with the pathology results it was decided the best course of action was to increase the scope and duration of the radiation. Sad to say the little buggers had already got into my blood stream and settled in a couple of my bones. There are no guarantees with this shtty disease but due to my medical team I am still here nearly 10 years on.
All through I have trusted my Specialist even when I like to throw curveballs at them with new and not exciting health issues at them (not breast cancer related). Which all affect my mets treatment. I am unfortunately getting closer to the end of my glorious 60’s so age related things keep coming up.
Trying to Live healthy in life does help It’s a bit hard sometimes.
Here’s to some good vibes and care your way. I’m sure you will be given the best options they can gather for your ongoing treatment plan.
each of us are different so treatment always depends on your Individual needs etc.