What is the recovery like after a lumpectomy for DCIS?

I had Lumpectomy DCIS stage 0 . I had 20 radiations (just ended) and am fine. My Dr is trying to give me poison 101 !!!Tamoxofin but so many people have recurrences I have created a post to get answers.

Ditto for me. The surgery was no big deal. Over it in days. got a rash from radiation but went away in a week. Taking anastrozole for 5 years. Oncologist says it lowers relative risk of a recurrence or invasive cancer by 40 to 50%. I can manage side effects for that.

Also I have diagnosis with DCIs but extensive so they want to do a mastectomy….. it’s pre cancer but could go into invasive it’s so confusing and so many opinions…..

I’ve heard the mastectomy recommendation for extensive DCIS before.

Could you explain what DCIS is?

It’s cancer In the milk duct it can be noninvasive or can spread. If caught early it is a very treatable cancer

Ductal carcinoma in situ. Some consider it a precancer, some consider it a very early, noninvasive cancer. Treatment options vary from”watch and wait” to mastectomy.

I had small invasive tumor. Had lumpectomy and was back to running 4 days later (w 2 bras) I had no pain at all. On tamoxifen now, no issues

Jennifer G how much Tax?and how many days?my doctors followed a 15 year italian study where 10 mg every second day is as effective as 20 mg daily. Really concerned about side effects though

Hi all…I really am grateful to found an amazing surgeon. My lumpectomy is Aug 29. Never had surgery before and she relieved my concerns about scarring…anyone here can share about how they feel about their breasts afterwards? Scarring ok? Etc

@Carole S. I’m on 20 mg daily no side effects. My husband (a physician) searched for an Italian study on that dose and did not find anything. There was a long study done for women to take 5 mg daily but it’s only for DCIS. I’m have invasive so unfortunately it’s a game changer.

I have a scar on the side of my breast from lumpectomy. A short straight line. Clothes, bras, swimsuits cover it. The breast with lumpectomy used to be bigger than the other, now it’s about the same size. No change in the breast shape. There is lumpiness under the scar. Surgeon says it is scar tissue. Seems a little less now and i am almost 1 year post lumpectomy. Mammogram 6 months post op showed only post surgical changes. I really don’t feel different.

@Gail G. Had a lumpectomy in April, you can see a small line close to the nipple, but that’s it. I have a friend who had the same procedure and she said she thought hers looked terrible, but within a year she could not see it at all. Best of luck!

I had DCIS. Lumpectomy without clear margins. Further imaging with an extensive DCIS. Mastectomy without reconstruction/ flat closure. Plan to have breast lift/ reduction on remaining breast. HR +. Not taking hormone blockers due to side effects. Plan for close follow up. I am 69.

Recovery from lumpectomy for DCIS typically involves some soreness and limited arm movement for a few days to weeks, with most people returning to normal activities within 1-2 weeks. Hormone therapy decisions vary based on individual factors that an oncologist will discuss based on tumor characteristics and personal risk factors, so it's great that this appointment is coming up to get those specific questions answered.

Just diagnosed with DCIS in right lower breast. No symptoms and no history in my Family. I'm hoping for a basic lump removal. Haven't seen an Oncologist yet. All very new and overwhelming.

That’s exactly my case too. Threw me into a panic but im ok now.