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I was diagnosed with DCIS with micro invasion 10/23 and had a lupectomy 2/24. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1139529/

Discussion: The word "Survivor."

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2024

I had dcis stage 0. But grade 3. I choose to do radiation because of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115967/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

This is very interesting. I was on yuvafem before I was diagnosed with dcis. While on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112080/

Discussion: Menopause after Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 26, 2024

Hello Everyone! I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year. I am so grateful for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105415/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS stage 0 grade 2 ER+ and will have my lumpectomy next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100615/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I just had dcis 2 month ago but I waiting for plastic surgeon to do the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090049/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I had something similar. Diagnosed 2-13-23 . Surgery was 4-4-23. MRI showed DCIS smaller than what...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085379/

Discussion: Looking for DCIS Surgeon and Reconstructive Surgeon Recommendations

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2024

I just joined this group to check out others experiences with Anastrozole. I recently (Nov 6)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86664/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

Nanaloves I had Gr 1-2 invasive E+ & PR+ but no node involvement. I chose to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219773/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2018

Greetings to all, I also have the ATM gene and am newly diagnosed, DCIS left breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/213914/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2018

@rpierro My story is very similar to yours. My DCIS was 24 years ago with lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1413660/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2025

DCIS is stage 0 cancer. It is not cancer. It is the presence of abnormal cells...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1078877/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

I had DCIS 16 years ago, and opted for mastectomy rather than lumpectomy. No need for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073378/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

I was diagnosed last year but due to taking care of my terminally ill mother in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065743/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

I had atypical ductal hyperplasia and LCIS in 2003. Found by calcifications. I had lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064159/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Hi Wow, you have been through the wringer. I am so sorry you have suffered so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1054576/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2024

Hi Thank you for clarifying that that is good to know I had dcis in situ...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047039/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

chemo for a year??? radiation for 6 weeks? I'm stage 0 (DCIS) with a very small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043220/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

I agree! Just had the same conversation tonight about why they call DCIS “pre cancer” when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040842/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2024

DCIS, Stage 0, grade 2. Chose lumpectomy - had to have 3 to get clear margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040092/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

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