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Six weeks ago, I--a 77 year old woman with moderate COPD--was diagnosed with stage 1b IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083157/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

Mine was very similar, Stage 1, grade 3. But my Oncotype was 22. They told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007164/

Discussion: Intermediate Oncotype score: Did you choose chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2024

Hi everyone! I’m 42 and found a 5mm mass on my yearly check up. Did a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852003/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I’m 72, diagnosed with IDC ER-PR Positive HER2 negative. Jan. 22. Had a unilateral mastectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784983/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2022

I discovered in the first of August that I had breast cancer ( IDC) and They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777102/

Discussion: Chemo or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Hi! Yes! I'm now 48, diagnosed at 45 with stage 2A HR+ HER2-, grade 3 IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052281/

Discussion: Anyone taking Lupron (leuprolide) for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

My doctor gave me some percentages regarding recurrence for IDC, Stage 1a as follows: Lumpectomy only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988290/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

Mid 70’s . No chemo needed when diagnosed with Er/pr + HER 2- , IDC STAGE...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187675/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

I agree it was really frustrating to not be allowed to get this test. It did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992072/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 5, 2024

Hi, I am new to this group so forgive me if I sound scared right now....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815512/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Hi! Chris: Thank you so much for replying and pondering upon these questions with me, you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/997207/

Discussion: What kind of scan should one have after a partial mastectomy surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 14, 2024

Hi Sandy. I don't know about that age thing. I was told no mastectomy (at 57)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333449/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2021

I had ILC and LCIS, along with IDC at the age of 52. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157426/

Discussion: Diagnosed with ILC . Thoughts on bilateral mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

Hi All I ended up having a double mastectomy and 14 lymph nodes removed. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957068/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

While taking anastrozole, my bone health is my #2 concern (after recurrence, new primary, or metastasis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809994/

Discussion: bone density medication while on anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2023

@bestpommom First let me say I am so sorry to hear that you are having to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768264/

Discussion: Pathology with close margins-ADH or DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Just found this site and discussion. I had stage 1 IDC 2.5 yrs ago, 2 cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/733818/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2022

Hello friends, I’m an active healthy 73 year old with early Osteopenia. Since this discussion pertains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782700/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2022

Hi Beth, I moved your message to this discussion started by @roch who was asking similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/619660/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2021

What was your risk of recurrence with and without radiation? I had a lumpectomy for IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028436/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

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