First diagnosis

Yankeegtt

I have seen 70 summers this year but still it has been a season of firsts for me and set me on a journey I never wanted or expected. I received my first BC diagnosis of DCIS, Grade 3 in August. A suspicious mammogram led to a stereostatic biopsy which led to a lumpectomy on the 6th of September. Yesterday my results showed 3 borders not clear and 5mm IDC. So back again for more surgery which will include a sentinel node biopsy.

It's a scary time in my life and and though I realize everyone's cancer is unique to them, I know that we all need the reassurance, empathy and compassion that others sharing a similar diagnosis can offer. I have spent the day reading through the various forums and posts in this community and know that this is the place that I will find the companionship I will to need to encourage me and guide me on my journey. Looking forward to hearing from all of you and increasing my knowledge about this disease so I can make wise choices. I probably have lots of questions I should be asking but right now I need my fears allayed more than anything.

Has someone had success with a second lumpectomy to attain clear borders? Conversely, has someone not? Was the next step a mx? How painful is a sentinel node biopsy? I have small breasts so not a lot "to work with." Thanks in advance for the "cyber" arm around my shoulders.