Clear margins for dcis

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Lorri70
Lorri70 Member Posts: 191
edited November 2016 in DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)

Hi I had an operation a week ago as I have Paget's which was diagnoised from a biopsy, I needed 2 as they weren't 100% sure 2nd biopsy confirmed Paget's and dcis, I think they said they had only taken 3mm for biopsy does that make sense? I had had a mammogram and ultra sound both clear, I had my nipple removed and I think it's called a cone something to remove the dcis, the dr said he took a large area around nipple and went deep, results should be back next Wednesday. What are the statics to have clear margins does anyone know I've been disappointed at every visit I don't want to get my hopes up my dr is an excellent dr so I. Hoping and praying that he got it all

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  • tatatootsie62
    tatatootsie62 Member Posts: 86
    edited October 2016

    Lorri70, I strongly feel that your surgeon would have taken a "chunk" of tissue much

    larger than the lesion; pathology reports will tell if he took what they call "healthy margins"

    which are tumor-free; I do not know the current statistics, but from what you have written

    it sounds like your surgeon is on track. DCIS (in situ) is stage 0 and confined to a tiny

    area in the milk duct and if it was close to the base of the nipple, it sounds to me that

    your surgeon took a generous amount with a "clear and viable margin". I know that

    anticipating final results is torture, but keep good thoughts, eat your favorite "comfort

    food", watch your favorite movie and before you know it the waiting will be over. Happy

    thoughts for a positive prognosis and BIG HUGS TO YOU! And I will wait with you if

    you like.

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  • Lorri70
    Lorri70 Member Posts: 191
    edited October 2016

    Hi tatatootsie, thanks for taking the time to. Reply, I hope the dr did he has a very good reputation he told me the surgery went well and as planned I trust him he told me he'd do a neat job and he did, I'm very pleased 😀 So fingers crossed he got it all hopefully I'll find out on Wednesday but it could take longer I'll keep you posted thank you

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  • Lorri70
    Lorri70 Member Posts: 191
    edited October 2016

    I got my results today there was 3 fm of dcis didn't get clear margins tiny bit left there Paget's is clear, so I'm having an operation in 2 weeks I'm disappointed that I didn't get all clear and another operation but happy enough that it's tiny bit to get out and mouthing nasty was found have radiation then after Christmas

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  • AmusingSoprano
    AmusingSoprano Member Posts: 114
    edited November 2016

    Loir70, it is very common for to have to go in a second time, as DCIS is not visible so they are doing a 'best guess'.

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