DcIs and Radiation grade 3

Taham2

Hi everyone God Bless all of you,

Can anyone tell me if they had DCIS grade 3 and skipped the boost treatment of radiation that targets the tumor site I just finished 16 treatments of whole breast radiation for DCIS

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MagicalBean

Hi Taham2, I had DCIS grade 3. I did 33 TX then 5 boost TX. That was followed by 5 years of tamoxifen. Wouldn't have done it any other way.

Beesie

Taham,

How large was your area of DCIS and how wide were your surgical margins? That could make a difference in how strongly the boost is recommended.

sorrel

Hi ladies!

I am new and wasn't sure how to start a new thread, so I hope it's okay that I jump in here. I have just been dx from mri guided biopsies as having stage 0 DCIS high grade. grade 3. And am opting for lumpectomy even though the area is kind of big.

I am waiting to be scheduled for surgery, but I first have to meet with the anesthesiologist to discuss regional anesthesia. I am opting for regional

because of the research and my breast surgeon agrees and is very awesome.

My boyfriend of two years left me 2 days before my dx. I feel alone and really need support. My family (siblings) are barely there for me. Thankfully, I have a number of friends who are there for me.

Just feel overwhelmed and need to be around others who understand. I am sorry not to reply to the specifics in this thread.

I wish all of you hear the very very best. All of my love, prayers, and blessings to you.

I'd appreciate any messages or how to start a new thread. Feeling scared and in shock.

-Elisa

Moderators

Dear sorrel,

Welcome to BCO. We are sorry for your diagnosis and the many emotions that it brings. We are very glad that you reached out to our members. There is a good deal of support and information that is shared here from the experiences of our many members. You have joined a great community. We have included a screen shot from the DCIS forum page. If you follow this imbedded link it will take you there. Click on the Start a new Topic icon shown here in the picture and it will walk you through the process of starting a new topic. Here is a link to our Community Help Section that will also address this and hopefully all of your questions. Let us know how we can help you to get connected here and to find the information that you need.

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