Article: Amer. Society of Breast Disease, case study on LCIS

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nash
nash Member Posts: 2,600
edited June 2014 in LCIS (Lobular Carcinoma In Situ)
Article: Amer. Society of Breast Disease, case study on LCIS
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  • nash
    nash Member Posts: 2,600
    edited June 2008

    Here is an interesting case study on LCIS in a newsletter from the American Society of Breast Disease. The case study starts on page 6. At the end of it is a table listing various treatment options, and the results of a survey among 120 breast specialists. 

    http://www.asbd.org/images/asbd_advisor_issue2_2007.pdf

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  • moogie
    moogie Member Posts: 499
    edited June 2008

    After reading this article, it confirmed for me one thing: try to find a doctor and team who have seen as much LCIS clinically and in research study as you can. Get into a study if possible, to have access to the people who will be changing the knowledge base for LCIS. By contributing your cells and time, you will help change the future for all of us. One of the things I am most proud of in my life, is giving breast tissue before my mastectomies to a study.....so something could be learned for the future. It made all the difference to my attitude, when I felt down.



    If some of you have doctors that admit little experience with a patient base with LCIS: look for another doctor! You deserve one who is truly in touch with the emotions of at-risk patients, and the many factors that would make surgery or drugs advised for some with LCIS...and not for others.

    Moogie



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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited June 2008

    Nash--thanks for the link. The article was very interesting and it was a comfort to know my doctors agree with the vast majority of those medical professionals (breast surgeons and oncologists) that were surveyed. (bilateral mastectomies were not recommended in the vast majority of cases of LCIS in the study),

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  • Misty3
    Misty3 Member Posts: 154
    edited June 2008

    You are so right Moogie.

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