DCIS discovered after lumpectomies

Hello, just introducing myself.  I was diagnosed with grade 2 bi-lateral breast cancer a few weeks ago from a regular mammogram.  In fact it didn't show up on the mammogram and no lumps detected.  I have dense breast tissue so they elected to do an ultrasound where it was spotted.  I had the lumpectomies and from that they detected small intermediate DCIS that weren't originally seen on the ultrasound. Has left me feeling overall a bit anxious. I'm not sure whether this will affect the length of my radiotherapy treatment.  I shall wait to hear.  I'm telling all my friends to get their mammograms done, and ask whether they have dense breasts.  I could do without it but I know I'm so lucky.

  • HI DebsS,

    A very warm welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis and understand your anxiety. This is always an unsettling period, but it is just as well that these changes were spotted early on and it is good to hear that you have already had your surgery. Strange though it may seem, you will feel more at ease, once you know what your radiotherapy will entail and embark on actual treatment.

    This is why routine mammograms are so important - they really can be a life-saver, so please continue to spread the word amongst your family and friends. I sincerely hope that things continue to go well for you. I myself had 2 bouts, 15 years ago and still live a busy and fulfilling life.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx