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Hi Lexy, I am 60years old with no risk factors wxcept overweight, and had exactly the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743654/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

Hugs going out to you. These types of decisions are so difficult. I want to say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742994/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

If the DCIS is contained and not invasive, you will probably have a lumpectomy but choices...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741027/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I am so interested to see why they suggested radiation? I too have this Chek2 gene....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276345/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

I have read that dcis is not yet cancer, but pre-cancer..so why take the drug???!!! Check...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219899/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2020

5 years ago at age 64, I was diagnosed with Stage 1 mutifocal invasive dcis. For...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/279313/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2019

I have DCIS and had a lumpectomy and radiation. The oncologist suggested anastrozole (Arimidex) and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86373/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2017

I had wondered that myself. My initial core needle biopsy results came back as Atypical Ductal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931353/

Discussion: Can a biopsy needle turn a DCIS into invasive cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

I took the latest genomic test in 2025 - Precision RT - (Prelude DX is the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1250130/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4 8:55am

My history is much less complex than yours. Following a diagnosis of DCIS, I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100954/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

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: May 19 8:39am

Yes, first cancer, DCIS intermediate grade, right side LOQ, stage 0, 7 mm after lumpectomy (was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197051/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190572/

Discussion: Pathology report had Grade II DCIS and Grade I Invasive Ductal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I just finished radiation therapy two months ago after a lumpectomy with what I believe had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285462/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 1:06pm

I was diagnosed with DCIS in January 2023 and had a lumpectomy with good margins, progesterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883655/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Sounds like they are overbooked as you say. Would you have the ability to go to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235473/

Discussion: Second MRI after biopsy Nottingham level 2: Wait time is killing me

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12 5:07pm

Texas5, I'm in a similar position with the decision to radiate causing more anxiety than the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187429/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2024

I was diagnosed in Feb 2024 with PLCIS. Had lumpectomy. Clear margins - no DCIS or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329058/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17 10:30am

DCIS treated 21 years ago. Lumpectomy with 5 weeks radiation. Tamoxifen for 5 years. No issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163309/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

Hi, I wanted to update my post to you from a while back… I just had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157967/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2024

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