14 Years Post DCIS - Scared

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redspark3
redspark3 Member Posts: 224
edited May 2020 in Not Diagnosed With a Recurrence or Metastases but Concerned

Hi There. I had dcis in 2006 in my right breast that was extensive multi centric and multi focal, and had to have a mastectomy after failing to get clean margins. After my mastectomy, I had radiation on my chest wall, because I was told that due to my margins, it wasn’t an “if” but a “when” it would come back, and my options would be much worse. The RO assured me that it was minimal damage to my lungs, but, only six months after I finished radiation did I need an inhaler for the first time in my life to get rid of a bad cough. I had a CT scan and at that time they told me my lungs were clear. But, I now use a steroid inhaler full time along with my rescue inhaler. I have been short of breath for the past six or so months and I have also been having pain in my right shoulder blade. I have a CT scan scheduled for Monday, but, I am terrified that it is cancer. I thought I would come on here, because it helped me so much in the past. Thanks for reading

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited February 2020

    Hi redspark3,

    We're so sorry you're back here and worrying. We just wanted to share that we're thinking of you and sending our very best for good results on Monday. We know the waiting can be hard, but we're all right here for you. Please let us know what you find out!

    --The Mods

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  • redspark3
    redspark3 Member Posts: 224
    edited February 2020

    Thank you so much, I greatly appreciate that! Yes, I agree, the waiting and unknowing is the worst. I wish I had never had that radiation.

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  • KBeee
    KBeee Member Posts: 5,109
    edited February 2020

    Keep us posted! Hoping you get good news.

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  • jcp
    jcp Member Posts: 112
    edited May 2020

    Redspark3, i can totally relate. It has been 14 and a half years since my br ca dx of IDC, grade 2, stage 1, E+, P+. HAD lumpectomy and chemo Ac and rads to whole breast right side. Well I had been having asthma issues so finally went to asthma allergy specialist and they did a standard chest xray . Well there is an area of calcification seen on left side near hilar region where everything comes together in chest . Referred to pulmonologist and she just ordered ct scan of chest. . So afraid. I hope you are doing ok now. Sincerely JCP





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  • jcp
    jcp Member Posts: 112
    edited May 2020

    redspark3, I hoped pray all is okay. I have a CT scan this week. JCP

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