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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

Hi, I was diagnosed with DCIS ( stage 0) and did a lumpectomy and 5 radiations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776379/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 22, 2022

I am 73 years old and I had DCIS in the left breast 3 years ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050660/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I've gone back and forth about whether to have both radiation and hormone therapy following my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/912962/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS left breast two months ago. I had a lumpectomy in late...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/827331/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 17, 2023

@auntieoakley I’m sorry you had to fight this at such a young age. Yes, I do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1499534/

Discussion: Has anyone chosen active surveillance over surgery for DCIS?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6 12:34pm

Your experience fills me with hope. I am 81 and may start on the Taxol/Herceptin part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1029482/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2024

Hi. Have done radiation and anastrozole and now one month on tamoxifen. Dx- dcis in Situ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/717000/

Discussion: Anyone read " How To Starve Cancer" yet ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2022

After having DCIS , a Dr Cutting thru the tumor, I choose to have a bilateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/650730/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2021

When my lesion was thought to be just an unusual lymph node by a local radiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265094/

Discussion: Conflicting Results of Pathology Reports?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23, 2025

I was diagnosed with LCIS in 2023 and my first reaction was “cut them off”, but...

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Discussion: LCIS - help me make it make sense

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2, 2025

@mchler73 the lower the better. There are different cut offs for chemo based on age. Here...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949264/

Discussion: Anyone else blindsided by oncotype testing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

@sandyjr I had DCIS. I went for a double mastectomy because of my high risk. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/244211/

Discussion: Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2019

@ckf1317 Hello, I highly recommend genetic testing! It is one of the best things I ever...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1417868/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2025

Greetings @varalax. I totally empathize with your feelings about your diagnosis. I was totally in shock...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658865/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2021

I think the questions above are excellent and a good place to start. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793986/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

My stats are very similar . DCIS in left breast estrogen positive last year at 72....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1328398/

Discussion: Vaginal Estrogen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 16, 2025

I've been getting routine mammos the last 18 years. Report has always stated dense breasts, nothing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1076334/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2024

Hi I have only met 1 person locally whi was able to tolerate the meds. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067110/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

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