“Being newly diagnosed is like being sucked up in a vortex. You really need to advocate for yourself, do your research, and ask for the tests that can help you make decisions.”
“Every DCIS patient deserves access to this kind of personalized information. I’m grateful I had the chance to use DCISionRT—and I’m committed to ensuring others know it’s available to them, too.”
“My DCISionRT results showed me that my treatment could be complete after surgery. I felt like I won the lottery!”
“When you hear the word ‘cancer,’ that’s scary,” LeeAnne says. “But once you realize these are the cards you’re dealt, you have to accept it and take it head-on.”
I was diagnosed with DCIS in 2019 at age 41 and chose a lumpectomy followed by radiation. With the information I had during my decision-making process, radiation made sense. At the time, I didn’t know about DCISionRT.
“I am 100% sure that had I not been diagnosed with breast cancer I would not be doing this work. Working in a company like PreludeDx on the diagnostic side, I’m able to touch far more lives than I could if I was still in practice as a Physician Associate. I can get in front of 30 – 40 physicians over 6 months and help hundreds of women with decisions regarding their cancer diagnosis. I feel like I’m still involved in patient care. I just get to do it on a broader level where I’m impacting providers with a fundamental practice changing technology. PreludeDx is changing the status quo and making sure that these women have the information that they need.”
“My Decision Score was 6.2, which is considered elevated. My 10-year total risk of recurrence (DCIS + invasive) was 22% with breast conserving surgery alone and 5% with breast conserving surgery plus radiation. I felt a lot more confident moving forward with RT knowing the decision was based on my personal tumor biology. I have 100% peace of mind with these test results.”
“My biggest advice for other women diagnosed with DCIS is to slow down long enough to research and truly understand your options. You have time for a second opinion. You have time for genetic testing. You have time for the DCISionRT molecular test. You must be your own advocate, make sure your opinions are heard, and not be overly pressured to just go along with the doctor’s recommendation.”
“I encourage women to get as much information as you can before deciding on your DCIS treatment. It is your health and your body, so you don’t want to go overboard with treatments, especially radiation, if you don’t have to.”
“My advice for other women is to do your homework and don’t be afraid to ask for a second opinion. If I had not taken an active role, I would have lost my right breast, which was not the right decision for me.”
