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Thanks for keeping us posted and so happy with your good news!! I'm 58 yrs, lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951333/

Discussion: 5 year recheck at Oncology - Next Steps

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Love our group, ladies! At Dana Farber and as @windyshores mentioned DF doesn't routinely do any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905701/

Discussion: Circulating tumor cells to determine risk of recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

Hi @lhhwoz - my ILC very similar - at 57 yrs old and finished radiation end...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877060/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

Yes. ILC with large clump of cysts nearby in R. Breast. Hoping for same surveillance routine...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006643/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Hi - I'm from Boston area. 57 yrs and also diagnosed with ILC Stage 1 in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872775/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Hello Everyone! My name is Charlene and I’m 57 years old. In Dec of 2024, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1227985/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2 6:09pm

Thanks for your comments. I had my surgery 10 days ago. Today my nipple hurts alot....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317273/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 11:57am

@mrsth, deep breath. You're not alone. I moved your message to this discussion that @francinemoran started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942625/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

So glad you reached out to us in the forum. It takes tremendous strength and courage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1075212/

Discussion: Small lump under skin of reconstructed breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2024

Hi ic67: I too have ILC and did not think during the process that I should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939036/

Discussion: Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

There is a FaceBook page for “Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance” and another one called “ILC Sisters:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938524/

Discussion: Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

So happy your doctor insisted on a biopsy! My ILC was 1.8cm and I had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/913417/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2023

Thanks for this suggestion! I start Letrozole next week as my oncologist likes to wait 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804799/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I had stage 1a ILC. I am 66 years old and quite active. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1244278/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24 7:19am

I made the same decision. ILC Grade 1, stage 2, .7mm tumor, lumpectomy clear margins, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268647/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 11:43am

If this helps, I am a therapist and have ILC. People who have not been in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319868/

Discussion: Is anyone struggling with emotional issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 5:33am

If you have dense breasts, I would insist on something more than a mammogram. Depending on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056932/

Discussion: What is considered expected follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2024

Thanks for sharing! I'm hoping liquid biopsies can further be researched and recommended as a tool...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903096/

Discussion: Circulating tumor cells to determine risk of recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Thanks for all your feedback! I will reach out again to my oncologist regarding an MRI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855971/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

I took one tablet of Anestrozole and 30 minutes later, both legs started to tingle and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337610/

Discussion: Anyone allergic to anastrozole and exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 9:01am

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