"What should I do after a stage 0 breast cancer diagnosis?"

Stage 0 has a good prognosis. Ask your PCP to refer you to a breast center or cancer center, some place where they have surgeons, radiation and medical oncologists all in one place. University affiliated if possible. I had stage zero. Had a lumpectomy a year ago, then 4 weeks of radiation and am on endocrine therapy for 5 years.

Hi Evelyn, the journey after receiving your diagnosis is a roller coaster ride. You can cry, you can laugh, you can feel numb, you can feel all the emotions. Like K B said, Stage 0 has a good prognosis. Write down any questions you may have so that you will be ready to ask them when you meet with your care team. Stay optimistic and stay strong!

Heres what i learned. Cancer is not something to fight. Fighting energy increases cortisol. Cancer is something to learn from. Its our body trying to tell us something. Bring loving curiosity. While the doctors are great at saving our lives and i am so grateful to their advances , we have to look at how to help our bodies heal. During and after treatment. University of San Francisco did extensive studies that found that trauma is at the root of 8 out of 10 life threatening diseases, including cancer and that “if we dont heal the trauma we are less responsive to western medical treatment and in some cases not at all”. I wasnt even aware that i had trauma. I learned alot from Dr Gabor Mate. I threw myself into his professional course. Trauma is defined as a separation from self. Its not only the bad things that happened, its also the good things that didnt. I recommend connecting with loving people everyday, focusing on joy and laughter like your life depends on it. Forgive. Ground yourself around animals and nature. Read “When The Body Says NO” And “ The Myth of Normal” both by Dr Gabor Maté Our mind and our body are more than connected, they are on the same grid.

Taking things one step at a time is often the best approach after receiving a diagnosis like this. Stage 0 breast cancer, also called ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS), is considered non-invasive and highly treatable, so connecting with an oncologist soon will help create a clear treatment plan tailored to your specific situation. Many people in this community have walked a similar path and found that having a strong medical team, asking lots of questions, and leaning on support from family, friends, or fellow patients makes a real difference in navigating what comes next.