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It’s interesting to hear this. I have been taking Letrozole (Femara) for 2 months and have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87367/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2019

@rene1636 It is a very scary time when trying to make these decisions. I did not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745662/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

I took Anastrozole for 14 months following a lumpectomy and radiation for Stage 1 lobular breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257037/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 12:05pm

Dear meg55, I had two lumpectomies, and am now cleared to start radiation therapy in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086466/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Botton line is that you do not yet have an invasive cancer. The DCIS is now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659095/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

I have been taking anastrozole since Sept 2016. I started right after I finished my radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86363/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2017

I Had DCIS Stge 0. Since my maternal Grandmother had BC in both breasts, I asked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307508/

Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

Having DCIS is qualification enough to request the Oncotype DCIS genetic test. It will tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987215/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

J, In 2014, my wife Jenny had a lumpectomy and radiation. Nov 2020, she fell to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/796902/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to liver, skull, spine, ribs, hips etc.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2023

@kathyomaha55 is correct! It more likely comes back in the bones, brain, lung & liver. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219975/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

I am 20 plus years survivor of breast cancer, DCIS. I had a lumpectomy and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196713/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20, 2018

@beautybldr did you have lumpectomy or mastectomy? If lumpectomy then radiation will be discussed. If mastectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733949/

Discussion: HER2- and ER/PR+

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2022

Absolutely. Right there with you - with your thinking. I had DCIS in 2004 and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693513/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

Thanks, Colleen. I feel we lobsters are a little bit of a unique group and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/735701/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2022

Thanks for your perspective and thought process. I was diagnosed with ILC almost the same day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031315/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I just had diep reconstruction a month ago. I had cancer in both breasts 11 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219974/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2020

Hi @mchler73 - sorry you’ve gone through this, too. Yes, I have LGASC, and it took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267357/

Discussion: Conflicting Results of Pathology Reports?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 1:11pm

Hi kyerigan! I have been thinking about you the past two days. How are things going?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1091226/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 21, 2024

It seems weird that they don't have it more together on explaining the radiation treatment process....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183916/

Discussion: Anyone having right breast radiated and holding breath?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2024

I had the opposite situation. I had IDC Stage IA HR+ I thought lumpectomy and radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997915/

Discussion: Waiting for DCIS pathology results: Feeling alot of fear & anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15, 2024

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