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Hi. I'm 53 and was diagnosed with both IDC and DCIS (ER/PR+, HER2-) on both sides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1097460/

Discussion: Macrometastasis and Age at Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2024

I had the same diagnosis last fall, IDC stage 1, small tumor, ONCO 16. My husband...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846689/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I am post menopausal and had a unilateral right side mastectomy last February with 2 stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813798/

Discussion: Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Stage 2 - Treatment Plan?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 19, 2023

I had IDC (hormone positive) with 1 lymph node involved. I opted no chemo (even though...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381257/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

My diagnosis after needle biopsy is Atypical Ductal hyperplasia with foci approaching low grade DCIS. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089186/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

Hi and sorry to hear about your husbands news. I am a male and was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799023/

Discussion: Grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma in a male

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 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

Diagnosed 4/2023 grade 2 idc. K67 25, oncotype +, hr+, her2- lumpectomy, stage 1a. Chemo because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1325667/

Discussion: Chemo and cancer recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2025

I had 5 'regular' sessions of radiation with 4 boost sessions immediately after the first 5....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023526/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2024

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

Similar situation- I’m 61, 3 children and 6 grandchildren…HR/PR+ HERs- DCIS and invasive. Lumpectomy and reconstructive...

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

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, 2025

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, 2025

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

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

Nana loves - I’m sort of in the same boat. Was diagnosed with IDC on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1389896/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2025

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