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For DCIS stage 0, is the standard treatment 20 sessions of radiation on the whole breast?

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Gurnee, IL
April 12
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A MyBCTeam Member

NaR. It depends on the tumor type, size,location and stage also the status of lymph nodes and family history. I did fast start accelerated radiation therapy for 5 days. This delivered larger dosages in a shorter period.

April 12
A MyBCTeam Member

I had to do 30 rounds of radiation.

April 12
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Is the standard treatment for DCIS Stage 0 20 sessions of radiation on the whole breast?

For DCIS, radiation therapy is commonly used after a lumpectomy, but the exact number of sessions varies. External beam radiation typically requires treatment five days per week for one to six weeks, which could range from about 15 to Show Full Answer

Is the standard treatment for DCIS Stage 0 20 sessions of radiation on the whole breast?

For DCIS, radiation therapy is commonly used after a lumpectomy, but the exact number of sessions varies. External beam radiation typically requires treatment five days per week for one to six weeks, which could range from about 15 to 30 sessions depending on your specific treatment plan.

The duration depends on several factors:
* Your age and overall health
* The size and grade of your DCIS
* Whether cancer has spread to lymph nodes
* Your specific treatment goals

Some people may receive partial breast irradiation, which takes less time—just one to three weeks—and may be delivered twice daily.

Not everyone with DCIS needs radiation. It's most commonly recommended after breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) to reduce the risk of cancer returning. People who have a mastectomy typically don't need radiation therapy.

Your radiation oncologist will create a personalized treatment plan based on your specific situation. It's worth discussing with your care team how many sessions they recommend and why that schedule works best for you.

April 12
A MyBCTeam Member

Hi Anita, thank you so much for sharing your experience. I really appreciate it. You are such an inspiration. You sharing your story gives women going through this so much hope. Even more amazing is you had treatment and worked through it. I am so happy to know you are doing great! May God continue to bless you! ♥️

April 13
A MyBCTeam Member

@A MyBCTeam Member I worked through the whole process. The 3rd week got rough for me, my skin started to get irritated, my breast was completely black. I got cream for it. The hospital worked with me, because I worked overnight and got off work at 8am. So, when I scanned in to let them know I was there, someone came and got me, I never had to wait. This was 10 years ago. I’m doing fine now.

April 13

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