“There’s a hysteria around breast cancer. The extremism that sometimes comes into play in DCIS treatment decision making is a ‘cultural problem.’ This is not a life-threatening problem.”   – Dr. Anne Partridge, MD, MPH, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Shock + Scary Statistics + What ifs + Treatment Controversies + Confusion + Uncertainty + FEAR

Is all this necessary?

Absolutely NOT!!

I took the time to understand and analyze my particular DCIS diagnosis.

I sought out expert 2^nd, 3^rd and 4^th opinions.

I found support from other women with similar feelings about treatment risks for DCIS.

I became empowered with information

Overcoming the FEAR of cancer initiating, progressing or recurring is truly the greatest hurdle following a diagnosis of DCIS.

Check out my “DCIS Wheel of Support” drawing I made quite a while ago…

Wishing you all peace, love and support!

Donna