i realise DCIS is probably the best thing to be diagnosed with but it’s taking a little getting used to! Think I’ll feel better when I find out the next step of treatment.
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Hi Sunflowers2 welcome to the forum..None of the Breast Cancers are easier than any of the others it's just a random thing. I don't think you will ever get used to it. You learn to accommodate it in your life only because you know you have to. I totally agree with you about the next steps it feels then that things are moving and in honesty thats all any of us want. Hopefully you won't have to long to wait for the plan yo be discussed and agreed with you..Best wishes for now. Gail x
I was also diagnosed with DSCI 14 May and I'm still struggling to come to terms with it, so you're not alone and I completely agree with Granny59 I don't think we will ever get used to it, but we must try, we can't let it rules our lives for ever.
Hopefully you get your plan worked out quickly, I had my lumpectomy a week ago, now just waiting for the results.
I to have been diagnosed dcis intermediate to high er+. I have surgery this Thursday so I feel like I have had no time to prepare but just said to the Dr it is what it is and keep moving forward. It doesn't stop the worry... and I also feel like I shouldn't be feeling this way as it's been caught.
So I keep giving myself prep talks to cheer up..which only last a little time...
I know it’s really tough right now, but I just wanted to add a word of hope. Last year I believed cancer would be the main thing on my mind forever and struggled to see how I could ever be the same again. But for many many people, myself included, it is possible to go through treatment and return to our normal lives. It would have been unimaginable to say last year, but I’ve never felt happier or healthier and although, of course, I would have preferred it to have never happened, if anything my life has been enhanced by the experience. Cancer rarely enters my mind now and I only still come to forums to share my experience as I know how helpful I found positive stories when I was diagnosed.
It takes time to process and work through but things can, and very often do, get better. x
Thank you so much for that! it’s really nice to hear that normal has returned to your life! Think that’s all anyone wants really. For now I’m going to just be gentle with myself as I continue to process. thank you
I went back for my biopsy results today and was also told in one area from the 3 they tested that I have DCIS. They have today done some biopsies samples from some other areas that look suspicious. The area is quite near my nipple so it’s all very sore. I’ve don’t a bit of research online since I got back and I feel hopeful that this has been caught early- fingers crossed the other biopsies taken today aren’t anything worse.
just wanted to reply as we can support each other on here through this journey.
will cross my fingers for u too. Yes hopefully things have been caught early and can be sorted out. Ive got an appointment to see the consultant on Monday so hopefully will get more idea about what’s going to happen then
Hi, I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS at the end of October 24. I was extremely worried and down, but felt guilty feeling that way because it was caught early so know exactly how you feel. I had to have 2 lumpectomy's in the end and had a week of radiation in April. All physical treatment over, just on Letrozole now for 7 to 10 years. My life is pretty much back to normal now apart from some pain but mentally I don't think we ever get over it. It doesn't matter how much Cancer or what severity, we have still had a Cancer diagnosis, so don't feel bad about feeling down and worried. You don't have to be the positive Cancer patient that we all feel we have to be. However, the fact that it has been caught early is great and you will get through your surgery and treatment and get your life back to normal. As soneone else has said, I actually think it has done me some good if that doesn't sound stupid. I worked far too hard and placed too much importance on the future, now I live for today and my work/life balance is better. Good luck, but in no time at all you'll be comforting someone else going through what you are right now x
Thank you so much for your message, it’s lovely to hear from people who have come out the other end so to speak! very interesting to read it has changed your outlook too! All the best for the future
