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  • ballerina06
    ballerina06 Member Posts: 57
    #42
    Hi, welcome to the site and

    Hi, welcome to the site and you do fit here. I've had dcis 3x the first time 2009 with lumpectomy and radiation had a reoccurance a year later with mastectomy and reconstruction. Last year 2014 developed dcis in left breast had mastectomy Aug 2014 had reconstruction and implants Jan 2015 developed breast infection in the first cancer site took 3 Mo to heal.The ladies here are so positive and encouraging. You can vent,  just read post, play games share info, cry whatever. We are here. Hang in there and I'm happy for you it was just dcis and I'm sure the ladies feel the same.

  • Datsy
    Datsy Member Posts: 31
    #43
    kimberlyrose said:

    It feels like you've read my mind...
    I can't believe it's taken me this long to find this site/blog/post. I'm sitting here crying because I finally feel like I've found people who understand. I was diagnosed with extensive DCIS in my right breast at the end of Sept and opted for a bilareral mastectomy(even though BRCA was negative). I was told there was no need for ongoing treatment (pathology confirmed no invasion, but hormone positive). I've struggled with what to tell people or how to think about myself. I too don't really feel like a "survivor" because there's no ongoing battle at this point. I feel like I got of easy when so many women are not so lucky and that I shouldn't whine or feel bad. In a strange way, it's reassuring to know that other women feel the same way. Thanks for starting this dialogue and for everyone who has responded.

    DCIS

    I understand exactly how you feel.  I found out I had DCIS on April 15, 2015, had a double mastectomy on May 5, 2015.  Lymph node was clear.  I have expanders put in during my mastectomy.  My DCIS was in two quadrants in my right breast, so it was suggested I have a mastectomy.  My surgeon suggested I have a double mastectomy because I had cells in my left breast that could have become cancer.  I've not had to take any medication, chemo or radiation.  I do feel lucky, but it still so scary.  Is there a time you get over the fear that the cancer will not come back?  Thanks and hope you are doing well.

     

  • Datsy
    Datsy Member Posts: 31
    #44
    Rague said:

    Datsy - You might get more

    Datsy - You might get more replies if you start a new Thread.  This Thread has not been active for over 5 yrs and some of the people who replied to it are, unfortunately, no longer with 'us' and others just haven't been on line for a long time.

    I hate to appear dumb, but

    I hate to appear dumb, but how do I starte a new thread?

  • Rague
    Rague Member Posts: 3,653 Member
    #45
    Datsy said:

    I hate to appear dumb, but

    I hate to appear dumb, but how do I starte a new thread?

    Not 'dumb' at all!

    Not 'dumb' at all just learning the site.  We were all newbies at some time.  Some of us are more 'puter comfortable' (not good words but the best I can think of right now.) or have been 'around' longer.  Me - I'm kind of 'puter 'tupid but been 'here' for a while so have learned a bit (hopefully).

    When you get to the Breast Cancer section look right below the words and it will say 'Start a new thread'  (may not be the exact words but similar), click on it and it will take you to where you can start a new Thread.  

    There are many older Threads that are still active.  You can look on when the last post was done to see how long ago someone had posted.  You can also click on the name to see when they were last here and their Profile.

    Hope that helps - definitely not 'dumb'!

    Winyan - The Power Within

    Susan

  • girlmissy
    girlmissy Member Posts: 2
    #46
    In same boat !

    hi!

     

    I was diagnosed with DC IS a year ago and had my Masectomy  last September, with Lymph node removal. Like you, given all that soo many other women have had to endure, I never really felt I "belonged". I've  done well, all things considered... but came here to post about concern with increased pain deep in my armpit where nodes were removed. 

     

    I feel like anything I even mention to my oncologist gets treated with Pat on head, because, like you, they don't  consider us true cancer patients,  even though, as you said, we lost a breast.

     

    So, vent away.. and you are not alone. 

  • jadamayj
    jadamayj Member Posts: 2
    #47
    left dics

    Hi. In reply to rsnewanian41.I know how you feel. Had same procedure. No treatments so where do you fit in at. No matter what function you go to concerning breast cancer you always seem to be out numbered as far as there nit b e ing few if any who have had DCIS and no treatment .Would like to be able to speak to someone who is just like me.Thanks

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