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My oncologist quotes very different percentages. In late May, I had an invasive DCIS lumpectomy with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769782/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2022

I got diagnosed recently with DCIS and it was first only ADH ( Atypical ductal Hyperplasia)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761616/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

We need to be clear on what @callalloo is referring to by "early stage" cancers? DCIS?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/758569/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2022

Hello ! So this is my story. 2012 DCIS stage 0, triple negative on left breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746609/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

No, he got those criteria correct. The onco radiologist said I had a 10% chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687832/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

Hi Sue and Linda, I was diagnosed with invasive tubular carcinoma with two positive nodes 29...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/337591/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed: IDC Tubular Carcinoma of the Breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

This is my first official post. I had DCIS in right breast 30 years ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459925/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

We are in a similar situation. L mastectomy 22 yr ago, negative sentinel nodes, DCIS. 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1371105/

Discussion: Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 15, 2025

i had 4 mm invasive dusctal carcinoma (IDC) and 6.5 cm ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS);...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369152/

Discussion: RSCLin Reliable with Oncotype Score - Use and experiences?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

I was diagnosed Nov 2024 DCIS, stage zero, no family history because I'm adopted so they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259651/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

I had DCIS. I had to have 3 surgeries to get a clear margin. I also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223676/

Discussion: Taking Tamoxifen long term, between 5-10 years after breast cancer.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

Are you getting your care/treatment at Mayo? I am in Austin, TX, but flew to Mayo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1210409/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 13, 2025

I was diagnosed in May with bilateral DCIS, HR+, grade 3 in the left, grade 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1120497/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2024

My aunt had DCIS. She went through surgery, radiation, and took Tamoxifen for 7 years. No...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083947/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2024

Hi. I'm going in for surgery too. I had DCIS and it was invasive. Large tumor,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081959/

Discussion: Breast Surgery; any advice to prepare for surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2024

@chm64 - Hello! I have been following the replies you are receiving, and I LOVE to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999492/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

@kstar077, @ema1, @enaska1 - Hello ladies! I thought I would chime in with my experience. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994967/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I am following your post because I too have developed debilitating joint pain but in my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986766/

Discussion: Can joint pain of aromatase inhibiters (AIs) be reversed completely?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2023

@mchler73 the lower the better. There are different cut offs for chemo based on age. Here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949264/

Discussion: Anyone else blindsided by oncotype testing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

I’d suggest you ask them for a clear understanding of your risk of local recurrence, distant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948345/

Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023