dcis breast cancer

[diana57]

i have had a history of fibrocystic breast; however, back in november i was dignosed with having dcis on my right breast.  however, due to the holidays i will be having a lumpectomy monday.  i was told not worry because dcis is not a fast spreading type cancer.  should i be concerned it may have gotten worse?  

[Dennis MD]

Hi.
I agree that you should not worry.  
DCIS is non-invasive, with cancer cells confined to the ductal structures of the breast.
Good luck on your lumpectomy.
Please do post your updates.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

DCIS or ductal carcinoma in situ is not an aggressive type of cancer usually. You need not worry about it spreading so fast.

Just relax, and get the lumpectomy on monday. Discuss with your doctor the post surgical follow up plan, and when you should be seeing him next. Also, ask him some pain relief medications that you can take if and when required after the surgery.

Good luck with the surgery.
Do let us know about your progress.
Hope this helps.
Regards.

[lizziecee]

Hi diana - don't worry, DCIS does not spread that fast that it will make any difference to your prognosis.  I had a normal 3 yrly mammo which showed a 2 cm invasive ductal cancer, with DCIS, but because of referral problems, did not have my lumpectomy until 3 months later. That was 5 yrs ago, and am doing fine.
Liz.