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@kstar077, @ema1, @enaska1 - Hello ladies! I thought I would chime in with my experience. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994967/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I have 1cm DCIS (ER+) in left breast, right breast “shows” clear in MRI and biopsy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351375/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

Thank you for the update. My report shows Grade 3 DCIS ER+, similar report, so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081336/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

Hi I had a lumpectomy clear Sentinel nodes dcis er/pr + her 2 - stage 0...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1074239/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 25, 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

Yes, They have an Oncotype DCIS genetic test which will give you the percentage of reoccurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008802/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2024

Is the BCI used along with the Oncotype DX test or is it done after 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766044/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Index: What's your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I wonder if it is all DCIS and if they are doing an Oncotype Dx. Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883760/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Hi. Recently diagnosed with DCIS and considering double mastectomies myself. Also concerned about having lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/304540/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2020

I as well was diagnosed with right breast DCIS in September 2022. I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052928/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2024

Did your cognitive function return to normal? With my first DCIS 16 yrs ago,I took Tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918654/

Discussion: Anastrozole: How long do side effects last once you've stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

coney1982 @coney1982, Welcome to Mayo Connect, sorry for delay in response. It is so hard to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1123856/

Discussion: First biopsy shows Lobular Neoplasia, waiting on 2nd biopsy results

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2024

That sounds like a good news! The worst is something detected very early, the best is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111263/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 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

Many patients get a bilateral mastectomy for DCIS or LCIS (a precancer). Many more get them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1365258/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Must Haves?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 6, 2025

What did you decide? I am getting a double mastectomy- I have early dcis in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217853/

Discussion: Deciding whether to have diagnostic sentinel lymph node removal

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2025

Hi, I have read thru the comments on this post and the difference in treatments for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898701/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I have been concerned about unusual hip pain twice, and my oncologist just referred me back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011339/

Discussion: DCIS Negative ER/PR - What tests can be done to monitor reoccurence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

I had DCIS had three surgeries to get a clear margin. I really had very little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/985784/

Discussion: Fatigue after DCIS breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2023

I took letrozole for 5 years without significant side effects. It is possible that the people...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850641/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

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