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I have just been told I hzve DCIS intermediate to high grade ,I have been told they suggest implanting a radiation seed x how long will this stay in my breast and how long will I know whether this approach had been successful. The nurse also said they can’t be sure the DCIs is invasive . I have had this info by phone as on holiday and will see consultant when I’m home . If the DCIs is high grade would it be more reassuring to have a mastectomy or am I jumping the gun 

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    Hi, I’m really sorry to hear that you received this news whilst on holiday.

    I have been recently diagnosed with DCIS in both breasts. One is low and the other intermediate. I have recently undergone a bilateral lumpectomy. They discovered that the margins are wider in one breast than previously thought, and uncertain about the other. I am due further surgery in May to remove more breast tissue. 

    Although it is not something that they would not necessarily prescribe for my case; they normally opt for breast conservation but the surgeon did say at our last consultation that it would be my choice, I am reflecting on the pros and cons of complete breast removal. 

    I wish you the best of luck and whatever you decide will be the right choice for you.

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    Thank you x I too am sorry to hear your situation x I really was a bit in shock at first because it felt like it was happening to someone else ,a bit surreal ! I will be speaking to consultant when we get home in person so hopefully I’ll feel more informed x I suppose until I know the extent of it I can’t think too far ahead x I wish you well for may and you too will make the right choice for yourself 

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