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My understanding is that AIs cut the possibility of recurrence by 60%. My oncologist- world renowned-...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959272/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2023

I had 5 'regular' sessions of radiation with 4 boost sessions immediately after the first 5....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023526/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27 8:17am

Hi and sorry to hear about your husbands news. I am a male and was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799023/

Discussion: Grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in a male

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2023

My diagnosis after needle biopsy is Atypical Ductal hyperplasia with foci approaching low grade DCIS. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089186/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 12:24pm

I went to a panel discussion on breast cancer here in Omaha. From that I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127502/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20 12:40pm

I don't have official recommendations just personal experience. I was diagnosed with IDC in October 2022...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133331/

Discussion: Screening guidelines for first line family members

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30 10:25am

In December of 2019, I was diagnosed with IDC i.e.invasive Ductal Carcinoma. 80% of breast cancers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337589/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

Joanne, Your case sounds very close to mine in terms of IDC, HR/PR+ and size of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/906250/

Discussion: Are side affects of chemo and radiation that bad?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2023

Hi, I'm in the same position. I'm worried at the idea of 10yrs on Tamoxifen. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1070034/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 18 8:00am

I had IDC in the right breast, but my radiation treatment was also 5 days a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819891/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Hi everyone I’m in month 13 of aromatase inhibitor treatment- diagnosed in Nov 2020 with IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/704016/

Discussion: How do you find the anti-estrogen therapy that's right for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2022

EXACTLY!!!! I have ( had) “moderately” dense breast(s) and a symptom ( thank goddess) and STILL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833317/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Good morning janis. I was browsing the discussions and found this one. I am slightly biased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783110/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

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 5:54pm

I have had breast cancer twice… 2007 in 2018. The first time I saw my oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303604/

Discussion: Do you get routine scans for breast cancer followup?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 22, 2020

Hello @erthling , What a horrible setback after all you went through. I am so sorry....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924742/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

I met with my MO last week and was told the same - just yearly mammogram...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056921/

Discussion: What is considered expected follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 8:31am

Hi Kerri. I was diagnosed March 2020 at the start of covid at the age of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816024/

Discussion: Bone Pain in Multiple Places Due to Tamoxifen Use?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

my case...DCIS in right breast in 2007 and idc in left breast in 2018.... lumpectomies with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252866/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2020

I had bilateral breast cancer, Stage 1a ILC and IDC. I had a bilateral mastectomy, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113859/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29 9:04am

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