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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, 2025

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

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

@crosschek I do not have TNBC, I have ER+, Her2+ IDC. I do have an insatiable...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1467020/

Discussion: Struggling to cope with Stage IV diagnosis and what the future holds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2025

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

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

@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, 2025

I am dealing with this now as well and unsure what I need to do. About...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1518563/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3 11:04am

To start, good that you’re here looking for guidance and support. What you’re feeling (and not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1525758/

Discussion: How do you deal with the waiting and loss of control?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 7:42am

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

I’m almost 3 years from mine (June 2023). Had rapidly growing idc - initially measured at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1481267/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with mixed ductal and lobular features and hyperplasia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13 10:27am

I certainly have gone down rabbit holes. Have found ChatGPT very helpful. Log in with Apple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338188/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2025

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, 2025

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, 2025

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