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| 2/13/2012 | I had a Lumpectomy in 2010 for ductal carcinoma. I have now been diagnosed with LCIS. Am I more apt to develop breast cancer again because the LCIS came after a breast cancer diagnosis? | ||
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| 2/13/2012 | actually no. And don't assume that it actually did come "after". there is a good chance it was there all along. and it doesn't matter which breast the LCIS is in, it is a risk factor for increasing your risk of getting breast cancer at some point in time in either breast. so sounds like you already got the breast cancer 2 years ago. continue with diligent monitoring and enjoying your life. | ||
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