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I had the special numbing-it is referred to as ERAS (enhanced recovery after surgery) and it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937778/

Discussion: Diagnosed a couple months ago with IDC, multifocal,

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I was 60. Similar- I chose a lumpectomy and reconstruction on both. Hormone+ her- grade 1....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177965/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2024

Thanks your reply! Mine is IDC and DCIS - ER and PR positive at 99% respectively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100426/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I had a 7 mm, stage 1, negative nodes (IDC) removed via lumpectomy. I am just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060709/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

I had 9mm excised so they put me at Grade 2 IDC with no nodes, Estrogen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275554/

Discussion: Looking for your experiences with Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2019

I am 69, IDC (4 mm) and DCIS (2.5 inches) with SMX, negative lymph nodes, clear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1390830/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10 9:43am

I know exactly how you are feeling. Mine was 1 mm IDC stage one, grade 3....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004418/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

I am 77. I completed radiation following lumpectomy for IDC in my right breast 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943599/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I’m IDC 2b Just had a lumpectomy Waiting for the lymph node result - they took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813929/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

Welcome @nana3131. It looks like you have just been told that you have invasive ductal carcinoma....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793451/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

I also had breast pain and never did have a lump. My regular mammogram found the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913355/

Discussion: Anyone have breast aching, stinging as only symptom of breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Hi. I’m in a similar boat. I had DCS and IDC double mastectomy last week. I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218780/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22 9:03am

I had lumpectomy in 2016, microscope cancer in Sentinel node others were clear. Once score of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746054/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

@dick61 Getting ready to start rad for stage 1 IDC lymph node + on Left breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890899/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I only ever had one breast biopsy, which turned out to be IDC. Mine was not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1357443/

Discussion: Has anyone had a painful biopsy? What was the explanation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27 9:06am

I read an article saying “forest bath” can help heel cancer. The concept is to embrace...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796899/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

It starts out as Ductal Carcinoma meaning cancer developing in your milk ducts. If it does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955270/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Thank you! Your words are so comforting already. I was diagnosed with IDC and had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237070/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 7:43pm

I was 60 yrs. I had DCIS 4cm and IDC. .7mm in left breast my cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316289/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30 7:56am

Hi. I also had dcis and idc. I had a double M last week. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218030/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 9:14am

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