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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 was diagnosed Stage 2A, IDC and DCIS, grade 3+, ER+, PR+, HER2-. I took 33...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219779/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2018

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163464/

Discussion: Lumpectomy for IDC: Calm but as the date approaches, getting nervous

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

HI! @kf2504: I am so sorry for what you've been through lately! My heart and prayers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195245/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma with lymph node and liver involvement

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

Hi! @ justbreathe11 : I am so sorry for what you've been through lately! My prayers...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1209610/

Discussion: Chemo or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12 7:48am

I’m sorry that you were not given or told what you need to… 1. Keep a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305991/

Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17 8:52am

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

This may be a tough one to answer because everyone reacts differently. I had intermediate grade...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267295/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 12:14pm

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, 2024

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

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

I used to teach special education- but stopped 5 years ago- I do not work now.I’m...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319954/

Discussion: Is anyone struggling with emotional issues?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4 8:14am

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, 2024

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 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, 2024

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 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

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

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, 2024

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