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Hello, I had 2 types in one breast. I knew about the DCIS before the Lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940328/

Discussion: Double lumpectomies in same breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS Stage 0 in September 2022. I had surgery 12/5/22 and started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822122/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

Hi My cancer was a dcis on the inner right breast. As far as the other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186362/

Discussion: Radiation side effects lung

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2024

I have same issues and decided to not do it. I felt quality of life is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060863/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS Grade 3 about 3 weeks ago. Am having an MRI on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951987/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2023

Thank you for the advice. I am going to ask about the oncotype test- I don’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/772718/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with IDC & ILC, at the same time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2022

I too had a very tiny dcis that was removed and didn’t require radiation. Now I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056711/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 2024

@m3rt My DCIS was listed as “extensive, grade 2” and measured 3cm (surgeon took out about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016248/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 15, 2024

I took Aromasin (Exemestane) for about 5 months after a lumpectomy for DCIS and 5 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910531/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Hi pinkbean. I recently had a bilateral lumpectomy. My left breast had DCIS and my right...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783736/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2022

My sister has been on post-lumpectomy hormone suppressors for 8.5 years without a problem. I realize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976046/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I would really like to help anyone who is recently diagnosed or who has had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406022/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

I'm also newly diagnosed with DCIS and still have almost 2 weeks till I will have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078724/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31, 2024

We are actually on the same boat. I have another lump in the same breast and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1077298/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2024

Hello @l26. This has to feel disorienting, not knowing what is going on with my body...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1498580/

Discussion: My diagnosis of DCIS was downgraded to ADH after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 9:12am

My cancer has been in my left breast all 3 times. The first was a tumor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331266/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

Thank you for the article. I’ve had DCIS in left breast 19 yrs ago & mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328225/

Discussion: Vaginal Estrogen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

The "IS" in DCIS stands for in situ. If they found any invasive cancer, they probably...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012372/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2024

Hello! So this is my story. 2012 DCIS grade 0. I wanted a double mastectomy, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943408/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Hugs going out to you. These types of decisions are so difficult. I want to say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742994/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

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