[Lani]

I wonder whether an MRI preop could have detected the DCIS better and directed the surgeon better where to biopsy (or to do an excisional biopsy)--MRI is still in its early stages and has false positives, but if you or someone you know were to go through this again on your other breast (hopefully not!!!!!) it might be something to think of. I also wonder whether in some patients there is not ectopic(out of its normal location) breast tissue in the axilla (armpit) which is the invasive component which is treated with the radiation and never identified, except for the fact that it let loose the metastatic cells early which come back to wreak havoc.

Also from what I understand 2mm is considered the best margin to have, even for DCIS. Best to look this up, as I would not want to be wrong!

Just things to think about. Not to dwell on, just for those faced with this for the first (or second) time to consider.

They need to do a lot more research on DCIS it seems!

Thanks for your input!

Lani