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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, 2025

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’m 70, diagnosed with DCIS and maybe a tiny amount of IDC (depends on who you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431592/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

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

EXACTLY!!!! I have ( had) “moderately” dense breast(s) and a symptom ( thank goddess) and STILL...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833317/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Good morning janis. I was browsing the discussions and found this one. I am slightly biased...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/783110/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2022

meomurian, Hello and thank you for writing. I am 73 and had a mastectomy one year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910527/

Discussion: Can someone who’s had a mastectomy share the psychological effects ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

@part Hi. Thank you for sharing your story. I was diagnosed at 75 years in Feb...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1430041/

Discussion: Radiation or not for breast cancer with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2025

Everyone's comments are very helpful. For me.. I was diagnosed with IDC stage 2 (June '23),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523730/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 8:04am

I had a grade 2 idc, deep, almost on chest wall. HR+, PR-, Her2-. Double mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380467/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2025

I went to a panel discussion on breast cancer here in Omaha. From that I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127502/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2024

I was diagnosed with BC right side in the lower Quadrant at 6 O’clock position but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806046/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2023

Yes, I tried low dose tamoxifen based on the research of oncologist Andrea De Sensi, which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/752683/

Discussion: 5mg vs 10mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 22, 2022

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