Diagnosed with DCIS Nov 28 2016

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jinmo
jinmo Member Posts: 82
edited November 2016 in Just Diagnosed

Hello to all,

This is my first post. I am glad to have found this forum.

I just got my diagnosis today. It's DCIS on the left side, diagnosed via biopsy of calcifications. No more specific info yet.

So I am telling myself this is good news. I know DCIS is good news in a relative sense.

But in truth, I am completely freaking out. I have had miscellaneous pain on that side for quite a while, having had a pleurisy diagnosis early this year, and some continuing shortness of breath. So now of course I think everything on my left side is cancerous. I know that's unlikely but this is how your mind goes, right?

My husband and I go to consult with surgeon on Monday the 5th. The wait seems like forever and meanwhile I am wrestling with who to tell (other than an entire internet forum, ha!).

Meanwhile I will be reading and learning.

Thanks to all for listening.

Judith


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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited November 2016

    Dear Jinmo,

    We're really sorry to hear about your diagnosis.

    This must be such a scary time for you. Freaking out is definitely a normal response to all this but we're really glad that you found the forums and hope that they can be a source of support for you.

    Here's a link to a thread created by one of our longstanding members that you may find helpful!

    DCIS: A Layperson's Guide

    Wishing you well,

    The Moderators.

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