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2019: stage IIIc ILC (Left) at age 69: surgery (modified radical mastectomy for 5 tumors, clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/928032/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2023

@jhendrixson Oh I do agree with you! I’m awaiting a scan due to intermittent pain on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495612/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 10:56am

I was diagnosed with DCIS in 01-2002, had two lumpectomies, 30 fractions of radiation. All mammograms...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450873/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2025

@roses2 oddly, I just got home 2 hours ago from my breast surgeon. She has refused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422590/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

I have been taking anastrozole for 2 1/2 years I had ILC stage one no lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1382813/

Discussion: Diet with anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2025

Thanks all for sharing - I too am so confused - being treated at Dana Farber,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/844498/

Discussion: Survivorship/Care after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2023

Thank you for sharing your story, harrowing as it was. As a retired NICU nurse, I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974144/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

I had dense breast tissue and was never offered an MRI. Last October I felt the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081127/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Good Morning, I was diagnosed with ILC in January 2025. After testing, markings I started chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1487925/

Discussion: invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive lobular in situ

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 9:42am

I had ILC. 12mm. Lumpectomy. Last Sept. Had hysterectomy a year before that because I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021551/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

I had bilateral lumpectomies in July 2021: DCIS/IDC in right breast; ILC in left breast. Clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816601/

Discussion: Bone Pain in Multiple Places Due to Tamoxifen Use?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

I wish I had asked everyone I initially saw in those early days to tell me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795226/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I was curious if anyone else had been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma and invasive lobular...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740651/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with IDC & ILC, at the same time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2022

@jerold1 @srussell Re: Aromatase Inhibitors, osteoporosis, and joint pain. Had knee joint pain and burning leg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369438/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

I appreciate your feedback, Chris. I think docs also are held to certain number of prior...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886713/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

My LCIS was found on the left side about 7 years ago. I was almost 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1392901/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 13, 2025

OK, I am a fan of Zometa (suggested to me by Dana Farber) -- had to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938454/

Discussion: Zometa infusion & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

I did extensive research, and talked to my oncologist about it at length and on several...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1300486/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2025

Hi, Mine is recently diagnosed (ultrasound, MRI, biopsy) ILC stage 1A, grade 1, er+, pr+, HER2-,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/739995/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

Hi there. I planned the dosages in conjunction with my work schedule (worked two jobs throughout)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971500/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

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