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I'm Stage 0 DCIS - thank GOD for early detection. I formally meet with a breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078021/

Discussion: How to Manage My Husband and Son

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30, 2024

Hi @mazingrace, I see from your profile that you are not stranger to cancer having been...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1062840/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2024

Just diagnosed with DCIS grade 3 stage 0. I refuse to do the hormone drugs. Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024378/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

My breast cancer is 1A, DCIS. I have been on arimdex and six months in experienced...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/904717/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Hand tremors? Trigger finger? Foot numbness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS and after a lumpectomy found that I had an additional cancer....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893688/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

I had lumpectomy and two reexcisions for DCIS of my right breast, and then five days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226385/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

Thank you for sharing. I have been on the fence for taking an AI post lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910002/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Mine was more extensive in that the MRI showed true extent due to my breast density...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065143/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

Hello...I wanted to know if anyone received all 3 Chemotherapy medications: 1. Cyclophosphamide IV Formula (Cytoxan,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960719/

Discussion: Anyone had AC-T chemo combination for breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

Thank you! I’ve been diagnosed with DCIS and my surgery for lumpectomy is on Jan 12....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794170/

Discussion: Need answers

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

These are my thoughts exactly. I was diagnosed with DCIS stage zero level 2. I’m being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351395/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

Hi, I had DCIS stage 0 & had a right breast mastectomy w/no chemo or radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143051/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Here’s what Mayo Clinic says/does: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/breast-cancer/in-depth/breast-cancer-staging/art-20045087 I was diagnosed with a DCIS (Stage 0, grade 3)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707218/

Discussion: Post Chemo CT-Scan: What tests are usually done after chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

I also have DCIS stage 0 but both estrogen and progesterone positive Grade2. Very small 7mm....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024265/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Hi I just had dcis surgery getting pathology tomorrow seeing radiologist oncologist Feb 7. I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006892/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Stage 1a. Both IDC and DCIS. Margins were clear yet close. 20 rounds of Radiation. Nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/991375/

Discussion: 24 years later

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 4, 2024

I had a lumpectomy 2 years ago for DCIS INSITU. The doctor wanted to put me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647304/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2021

Thank you for this!! I just got diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. I have so many...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074119/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 25, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS in January 2023 and had a lumpectomy with good margins, progesterone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883655/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

@callalloo I believe you had DCIS (invasive). And low risk of recurrence. I just want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856817/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023