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drkutcher
drkutcher Member Posts: 1
edited March 2016 in DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

I was just diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ on one breast. The area is too large for a lumpectomy and it is considered to be a grade 3 aggressive cancer. They want to do a simple mastectomy. But I want more information to see if I am at risk for developing it on the other breast which is clear on the mammogram. I am going to get a second opinion.

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  • MelissaDallas
    MelissaDallas Member Posts: 7,268
    edited March 2016

    I'm sorry you find yourself here

    Bilateral cancer is pretty rare, as is developing a new cancer on the contralateral side. You would be much more likely to recur on your cancer side

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  • Mckaylaleigh
    Mckaylaleigh Member Posts: 90
    edited March 2016

    While Melissa is right, it was recommended I have a double mastectomy because of the density of my breasts. I had my surgery two weeks ago and DCIS was found in my other breast as well. I am thankful I made the decision I did.  The choice is a very personal one. I was never very attached to my breasts and breast cancer runs in my family so I always said I wouldn't think twice about getting rid of them, and I didn't. For some women, it is very emotional. I wish you all the best in your journey and with whatever you decide. The women here are wonderful and there is a wealth of information on this site.  HUGS!

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  • ksusan
    ksusan Member Posts: 4,505
    edited March 2016

    And while Melissa is right, an MRI after DCIS was diagnosed showed that I had DCIS and IDC on the other side, but undetectable by mammogram. It was a worse cancer than the one that could be seen on the first side. I'd encourage you to get not only a second opinion, but more extensive imaging.

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  • RDA123
    RDA123 Member Posts: 100
    edited March 2016

    I had lumpectomy. One pathologist says adh but borderline Yale says dcis grade 1 with necrosis. First oncologist says radiation because of my age, 46. Margin is 1 mm. Getting second opinion. What to do??

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  • brandford37
    brandford37 Member Posts: 71
    edited March 2016

    I was just diagnosed with invasive moderately differentiated ductal carcinoma n my right breast, Nottingham score 6/9 (2+3+1) in this limited material, The invasive tumor measures at least 1.4 cm. No definitive ductal carcinoma in situ identified. No microcalcifications identified. No lymphovascular invasion identified and I'm waiting for the results on -ER/PRHER2 study progress; and addendum will follow. I'm doing surgery April 12 I'm scared al hell please someone tell me what to expect keep me in your prayers.

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  • Numb
    Numb Member Posts: 432
    edited March 2016

    Hi bradford37, your diagnosis is completely treatable so don't be scared. You will be fine with the surgery, it is a very quick operation. 

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  • OrlandoSurgeons
    OrlandoSurgeons Member Posts: 7
    edited March 2016

    I was diagnosed with microscopic DCIS in September 2016 in my right breast. I chose a bi-lateral mastectomy because breast cancer runs on both sides of my family. Plus, it is easier to make two reconstructed breasts than to try and match one. In December I had my DIEP reconstruction. I am very happy.

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