Has anyone else had to choose about whether to have radiotherapy or whether to take tamoxifen with DCIS after a WLE? I have til the end of the week to decide! Can anyone help with any views? I had no symptoms, but DCIS was found on my left side when I was called on the 47-50 mammogram scheme at the end of September. My WLE mid November was successful with good margins and I am recovering really well. After the results came back from pathology it is low grade DCIS, ER positive, and the hospital have given me a Van Nyss score of 4 (which I know is all really good news), hence my choice. I am age 47 and pre-menopausal. Thanks.
Hi busymum, glad you have joined the forum as you will get lots of support here. It’s great that your wle was successful and results good too. I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS in September. I have had a WLE and then a further excision to achieve clear margins. Today I have had my 5th session of 15 radiotherapy sessions. I am 49 and post menopausal and my DCIS was not tested for hormonal stuff as there was no invasive cancer found, so I don’t have to take hormone tablets. My consultant said that the radiotherapy is to reduce the already low risk of recurrence. I did think about not having it but then thought if it did come back I would always wonder why I didn’t have the treatment. So I know I am giving myself the best shot!! It is a very personal decision that can only be made by you. However, 5 sessions in I am doing ok and the whole radiotherapy thing is running smoothly and being delivered by lovely people. Hope this helps a little and good luck making your decision xxx