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Good morning, I have just been diagnosed with Extensive Low Grade DCIS with a small Invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970977/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

@joanmdk most of the women I know did pretty well on an AI. Just wanted to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910047/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 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 had dcis stage zero. Radiation for 4-5 weeks. Tried anastrozole and tamoxifen and had very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746257/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

It sounds like you had a lumpectomy and refused radiation and your doctor is on board....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408061/

Discussion: DCIS Treatment Plan

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2025

Hi Thank you for clarifying that that is good to know I had dcis in situ...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047039/

Discussion: Anyone taking 5 mg Tamoxifen: Do you have side effects with 5 mg?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

UPDATE: Surgery is now scheduled - mid-morning of June 5th. Lumpectomy is the route we are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845324/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2023

DCIS. Mine was close to 6cm on right breast. Grade 3. Negative for hormones and genetics....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066466/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 12, 2024

I have dense breasts and a couple of years ago, the mammogram tech put it in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059727/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

If you decide to get radiation, and you have a DCIS recurrence, they will suggest a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285593/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

@meeshodge I just want to echo the concerns expressed by @drummergirl. Did you have a lumpectomy?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1108669/

Discussion: Breast cancer prevention

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 20, 2024

Thank you so much for sharing this new "survivorship" resource. I had a double mastectomy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945848/

Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

@bestpommom First let me say I am so sorry to hear that you are having to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768264/

Discussion: Pathology with close margins-ADH or DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Thank you for moving the message into a better discussion & providing links. I’m currently being...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/745624/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2022

Hi Thks for info. Yes mine was stage 0 dcis insitu. The way the surgeon explains...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988661/

Discussion: What type of radiation did you have after DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

I had a lumpectomy for invasive DCIS and the surgeon did not get clear margins. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981938/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

@flygirl747 You may get a better answer from someone who has A1. Mine was stage 0...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286910/

Discussion: Anyone over 65 with early stage breast cancer omit radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

I just finished radiation therapy two months ago following a lumpectomy (Nov. '24) with what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285597/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

Yes, I did. I had lumpectomy IDC in 2021 and then in 2024 found another IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089205/

Discussion: Anyone had a lumpectomy then decide to have mastectomy? DCIS stage 0

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2024

My DCIS was very small and the lumpectomy showed good margins. My surgeon was open to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976768/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

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