How long does it take to get clear margins for DCIS?

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SR

Community Member

a year ago

I am waiting on a second opinion from Moffitt Cancer Center. I have DCIS, have had 2 lumpectomy’s and still no clear margins My surgeon wanted to do a third , but I lost my confidence in her so opted for a second opinion Waiting on their analysis of my labs and tests. Visited my radiologist and got a DCISion RT score of 1.5 which means very low chance of cancer returning with clear margins obtained. Which means I may need one more lumpectomy. Possibly no radiation. It’s been a long road

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The timing for achieving clear margins can vary significantly from person to person, and it sounds like this journey has been particularly challenging. Having a low DCISion RT score is encouraging information to have as part of the overall treatment planning process. Seeking a second opinion shows great self-advocacy, and many patients find it helpful to have additional expert perspectives when facing complex decisions about their care.

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DA

Community Member

a year ago

I recently had a lumpectomy and they found the cancer went to my lymph node one of them so because of that they're doing 16 treatments of radiation

CA

Community Member

10 months ago

The timing for achieving clear margins can vary significantly from person to person, and it sounds like this journey has been particularly challenging. Having a low DCISion RT score is encouraging information to have as part of the overall treatment planning process. Seeking a second opinion shows great self-advocacy, and many patients find it helpful to have additional expert perspectives when facing complex decisions about their care.

How long does it take to get clear margins for DCIS?

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