Hello I had surgery on 1 Feb, wide local excision to remove 5mm of high grade DCIS. This was removed with clear margins. I was subsequently referred for radiotherapy & had appt last week to discuss this with oncologist. At the appt I was advised that I have a Van Nuys Index of 7 (intermediate) & that radiotherapy may not be necessary so I can have it if I wish or I can decide not to have it. I had understood that a high grade DCIS should be treated with radiotherapy to reduce any reoccurrence & I am now really confused. I have been advised that should the DCIS reoccur at some future point if I have radiotherapy this time, this will not be an option secord time around. However none of us know what will or will not happen in future so a part of me thinks that I should take any treatment available to me now at this time. I do wonder if I decide not to have radiotherapy now, will I go forward worrying every day that I have made the wrong decision. I am generally a positive person & I am used to making decisions but I feel somewat bewildered & am not sure which way to turn. I know that ultimately it has to be my choice but is anyone else facing a similar dilemma at the moment? Thanks
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