O/T 42 y/o Wife Diagnosed with DCIS (breast cancer)

[Flex500]

A post I did not think I'd be making at the age of 42 (wife also 42). The only reason I'm making this thread is to encourage people to make sure your significant others get mammograms as recommended (and any health screening for those of us 40-50+)

We are at "stage zero" with a spectacular prognosis...but without screening, I'd likely be typing this same message several years from now with a murkier outlook.


Ductal Carcinoma in Situ is tissue contained in the duct (there is no lump or tumor and in Europe it's more thought of as "pre cancer"). A little tiny "white thing" that looked like a calcification on the mammogram showed up and then a biopsy showed cancer. I haven't posted much around here, between my wife and work it's been nutty. No smoking, no drinking, works out, and not a family history of really cancer at all and she has a massive family. Pretty crazy. Surgery is 4/1 and we are going pretty aggressive due to her age.

So yeah, health screening is important.

Hope everyone is doing well.

 

[A50#]

Man, I'm really sorry to hear this. My wife works in radiology and we have this discussion way to often about how many women get diagnosed every week with breast cancer. Your wife is in our prayers brother

 

[KingOfSushi]

Glad to hear you guys caught it early and all should be good

 

[Performance Based]

A post I did not think I'd be making at the age of 42 (wife also 42). The only reason I'm making this thread is to encourage people to make sure your significant others get mammograms as recommended (and any health screening for those of us 40-50+)

We are at "stage zero" with a spectacular prognosis...but without screening, I'd likely be typing this same message several years from now with a murkier outlook.


Ductal Carcinoma in Situ is tissue contained in the duct (there is no lump or tumor and in Europe it's more thought of as "pre cancer"). A little tiny "white thing" that looked like a calcification on the mammogram showed up and then a biopsy showed cancer. I haven't posted much around here, between my wife and work it's been nutty. No smoking, no drinking, works out, and not a family history of really cancer at all and she has a massive family. Pretty crazy. Surgery is 4/1 and we are going pretty aggressive due to her age.

So yeah, health screening is important.

Hope everyone is doing well.

Beyond happy you guys caught it early. Even so just want to send our love and prayers and hope she has a speedy recovery.

Best wishes and much love mate!

 

[Gizmo]

So glad you found it early. Scary stuff.

 

[bigzzz]

I wish you and your wife and family all the best Flex. Glad you guys found it early.

 

[Sectør]

Hope she’s able to recover quickly man. Glad you guys caught it early

 

[3BILLS]

Wishing the best for both of you guys

 

[01dragonslayer]

So sorry to hear this my friend. The fortunate thing, if there is one, is your exactly correct as to catching it when she is this young. It is very curable when caught early. My mother in law has been in remission for over 15yrs. She has a very strong faith and she lives her life as grateful as she can.

it runs in my wife's family and because of this she does get screened annually. She is older than your and very diligent preventive measures.

 

[qbkilla]

Wishing the best to your family

 

[OldManLogan]

We just went through this last year, turned out to be benign after biopsy. Scary AF, y’all are in my prayers.

 

[warlock]

Sorry to hear that, but I'm glad it got caught early. I'm sure she'll be ok. It's always scary to go through this.

Agreed, testing is crucial, and I hope more and more women get encouraged and get tested. It's an easy process that can save many bad consequences.

 

[cage99]

Glad y’all caught things early. Experienced a similar situation with my wife a couple years back. Caught it super early. She was 40 at the time.

Best wishes to y’all!!!! Annual screenings are a must in my opinion.

Cage

 

[Flex500]

WOW...really appreciate everyone's thoughtful replies (which I am not surprised by at all). It really does mean a lot guys. THANK YOU!

 

[pupu]

Glad you found it early

 

[bbxtreme]

Thoughts and prayers are with you man. You’re very blessed to have caught it early. Early screening and prevention is 9/10’s of the equation in health.

 

[Flex500]

Thanks again guys. It is has been really stressful and my job is usually quite stressful on top of it (which is certainly not my prime concern right now). I know I don't know any of you in "real life", but I appreciate the kind words, prayers, and encouragement.

 

[Dens228]

I'm so sorry to hear this especially as it hits close to home. My wife was also diagnosed with breast cancer at 42. She turned 51 last week and is living the good life. Stay strong!

 

[Ranchhand]

Sorry to hear brother, news nobody wants to hear about their significant other. At least you both caught it as about as early as you can. Most aren't as fortunate as your wife is. Stage zero will definitely set her up for a spectacular prognosis. My thoughts and prayers for your wife.

 

[Bio]

I'm glad the prognosis is very good! My best wishes to both of you!