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I had IDC a grade 1, stage 1, 8mm tumor size and no lymph node involvement...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755898/

Discussion: How did you decide on breast cancer treatment based on Oncotype?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2022

I am 75. Not taking AIs would increase the 9 year recurrence rate from 3% to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388988/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

2003 I had rt breast IDC with + lymphnodes. I did all the protocol and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340508/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 2:33pm

I was turned away during the lockdown for a mammogram in May 2020 and found my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740081/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

I had same experience. Original diagnosis DCiS stage 0, but after lumpectomy they found 2mm invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146746/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

@anjalima Like you, I had a local recurrence 2.5 yrs after IDC and lumpectomy. Note that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109250/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2024

I was advised to take anastrozole after a lumpectomy and radiation. I told my med oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1323551/

Discussion: Has anyone stopped anatrozole because of carpal tunnel symptoms??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9 10:11am

At 64 years old I was Stage 1, Grade 1, oncotype 13 IDC lumpectomy of left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1039697/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Hi ppat4pr, Do you mind if I ask about your heart disease? Is it like coronary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953850/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

Hello, I’m so glad you were at least able to get some answers! The being in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/921433/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2023

I had IDC 2B one tumour in each breast. A MRI picked up one rhat the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/826061/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

A little different but I went from HER2+ before surgery to HER2- after surgery. Sometimes tumors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043735/

Discussion: Estrogen Level Change

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2024

I had mastectomy last year with lymph node dissection. IDC with 7 out of 12 positive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/896149/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2023

Wow, @cob13 I am so glad you persevered through this. I agree that you should never...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191667/

Discussion: Unusual Presentation of DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

I know the waiting is almost unbearable. I had my lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905241/

Discussion: Is Breast Pain a Sign of Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2023

I saw my radiologist today for a 10 month checkup. We discussed AI's and how most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746764/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

@auntieoakley This was my line of thinking, too. Progress can be scary, especially being among the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1268512/

Discussion: Has anyone forgone sentinel node biopsies?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 9:33am

I was diagnosed at 62, I had IDC with lumpectomy & radiation, stage 1, grade 3....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215057/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 3:15pm

Mine was Stage 1 IDC ER/PR positive and HER2 negative I was 65 at the time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261252/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18 2:00pm

Went to see the surgeon today, pathology results came out. Instead of the cancer cells in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111218/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

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