Question: Four weeks ago I had a core biopsy with ductal carcinoma in situ and recently had a lumpectomy. My doctor said there was 2.2 cm of DCIS, high grade with necrosis, margins negative, estrogen receptor negative. He is suggesting radiation therapy but when I went for a second opinion, the pathologist said [...]

Question:  I had a core biopsy in July which showed LCIS and had my surgery in late August which also showed only LCIS.  My doctor said I don’t need any more surgery, but my pathology report said “margins are 1-2 mm in several foci.” Should I be concerned everything wasn’t taken out? Are these good [...]