Five year mark - lumpectomy and no further treatment

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momzr
momzr Member Posts: 111
edited June 2014 in DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

Just wanted to share that I had my annual bi-lateral mammogram today and got the "see you in six months" news.  I was diagnosed with DCIS in my left breast (very tiny 1.6 mm single focus) in July of 2008.  At that time I had a lumpectomy but did no additional treatment.  (This decision was made after lengthy discussion of possible radiation, but decided to forego it with radiation oncologist in agreement on the decision).  The five years has not been without its "scares" - I have had one additional lumpectomy/excisional biopsy as well as a stereotactic biopsy on the left breast.  Both of those showed 'benign' conditions.  They are watching the left breast closely which is why I go every six months to be checked.  I am fine with being watched closely though.  Just wanted to share this 'five year' news.  Good luck to all who are making decisions concerning DCIS.

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  • CTMOM1234
    CTMOM1234 Member Posts: 633
    edited July 2013

    Congratulations on the 5 year anniversary! :)

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited July 2013

    momzr,

    It's so great that you decided to come back to share your story.  CONGRATULATIONS!!

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  • proudtospin
    proudtospin Member Posts: 5,972
    edited July 2013

    I got my all clear after 5 years also, but did the full drill of rads and the dang PILL!

    tonight is my celebration but really feel it is anti climatic?

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  • lunchlady61
    lunchlady61 Member Posts: 19
    edited July 2013

    Congratulations to you!!  I love to read this kind of post especially since I am just starting my DCIS journey!!  It gives me such hope.  I am doing the lumpectomy/radiation/pill route and I hope I am just as successful!

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  • CTMOM1234
    CTMOM1234 Member Posts: 633
    edited July 2013

    proudtospin - Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary!! :)

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  • traveler56
    traveler56 Member Posts: 164
    edited July 2013

    Good news to all!  I also just had my five year mark with a clear mammo -- I did have two lumpectomies, partial rads (3 weeks, targeted) and tamox for 3 years.  I could not take any more after that -- I was literally falling asleep at red lights so stopped early.    Still have scary thoughts some time about this whole past 5 years, but too busy to think too much about it right now - busy job and my son is getting married in Sept.   !   Oh, I also had a year ago a skin cancer removed from my nose -- 17 stitches right up the middle.   amazing job they did on putting me back together, but when I got that dx, i was like ,   really,,,,,,, !!!!?!!!

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  • CTMOM1234
    CTMOM1234 Member Posts: 633
    edited July 2013

    traveler56 - Congratulations on your 5 year anniversary!! :)

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  • 2tails
    2tails Member Posts: 86
    edited July 2013

    CONGRATS to all of you celebrating 5 year anniversaries!!! WOO HOO!! That is fabulous news!!

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  • Beesie
    Beesie Member Posts: 12,240
    edited July 2013

    proudtospin and traveler, CONGRATULATIONS on 5 years!!

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  • Alpineartist
    Alpineartist Member Posts: 53
    edited July 2013

    Momzr, thank you for posting. Just starting a journey similar to yours, and your story is very encouraging. Health and life to all.

    Kay

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  • Pauletta
    Pauletta Member Posts: 54
    edited July 2013

    I am still doing the 52 week herceptin treatment. I have finished all the chemo and all the radiation. No one has said anything about having a PET Scan done. Is it always necessary or am I suppose to ask to have one done?

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