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Find out as much as you can. Research. Get 2nd opinion. I have stage 0 and low grade ER and am 64. I am choosing to do active surveillance or wait and see. I have refused all medical treatment. I will be getting 2nd opinion. If you read all the literature DCIS is not immediately life threatening. Check out Donnasjourney website. She has all the literature and a site dedicated to DCIS. Some doctors don't even call it cancer. Do not do anything drastic until you learn the facts. I have changed my diet and my lifestyle. Best of luck and don't give into medical scare tactics. Numerous women have died of other causes and never even knew they had DCIS.

I will be thinking about you tomorrow and sending you extra healing vibes. Good luck.

@girlmissy Thank you!

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@girlmissy Thank you so much for awarding me "The best answer," in response to Kindness of "strangers!" I really appreciate it! http://www.whatnext.com/questions/kindness-of-strangers-here-s-mine-what-s-yours?utm_campaign=Notify&amp

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Praying for sure and steady hands for your surgeon and a quick and easy recovery for you. Good luck on the 4th.

I found that a body pillow was the best aid for sleeping...once your dressings are off and drains are removed I found that wearing a "cammie" prevented my gown from rubbing my incision and setting up nerve pain.....

Do all the tests you can - If you know your family history, don't forget to get a BRCA test to see if you carry the gene. This will influence your treatment.

Welcome to the site. I am sure that you will find this a friendly place to come when you need someone to talk to. We are all in the same boat when it comes to emotions and feelings about our health. Just know that no question is to silly to ask and if you need to vent because you are having a bad day, we are here for you. I hope you find this site as helpful to you as it has been for me.

Welcome to WhatNext.....a great place to meet individuals like yourself who are asking questions...sharing their experience...and looking for hope! Feel free to jump right in...

Hello and welcome, we are glad you found us. Please feel free to join in the conversations. Here is a link to our cancer dx page for your type of cancer. Take a look at it to get you started on some information. You will notice at the bottom of that page 4 of our active users who have had that journey already, you may wish to contact them for their experience and wisdom. Also, I encourage you to go to the questions page now by clicking on the questions tab at the top of the page and post what is the most pressing issue you have right now. This will introduce you to the community and get you started on the help you need right now.

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There are also subtypes listed on this page to narrow down the type of cancer to match your dx.

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