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Yes. I had a bilateral. No chemo nor radiation. Letrozole only.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868974/

Discussion: Anyone experienced burning sensation/tenderness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

Hi I had lumpectomy. Now waiting for radiation and hormonal therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793482/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

The only relevance the Radiation Ocologist saying the he would be comfortable me foregoing rads was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183002/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

@meeshodge I was thrown by the "DXsion"! I looked up the DCISionRT (Prelude Dx) which is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224512/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29 9:12am

My diagnosis was IDC ER/PR+HER2- unless you have this particular diagnosis an ONCOTYPE will not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109777/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I’m doing the same! DCIS but there was nothing present in the lumpectomy (removed with biopsy)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767185/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

@colleen after I posted that, I posted info on a study that showed that radiation benefited...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700246/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

I used it. I had 15 doses of radiation and you cannot tell looking at my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882898/

Discussion: Has anyone used Mepitel ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Hi! Fortunately my oncotype was 14 so chemo not recommended. I started full breast radiation (very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790891/

Discussion: Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Pleomorphic Level 3 (Oncotype Score 34)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

The surgery involved using part of my dorsal flap to close the gap from removing 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721588/

Discussion: Breast Cancer: Tight chest wall following radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

@Joanna I checked reviews to find a surgeon. Are you certain you will have radiation? Is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938888/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

My next surgery is on September 28th and hopefully I get clear margins. I am also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933122/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

I’d suggest you ask them for a clear understanding of your risk of local recurrence, distant...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948345/

Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

Yes it is confusing! I just don't understand the need for radiation if they know that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821314/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Have you looked at the Tufts University test that shows the recurrence rate in the same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/652841/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

I have the same concern. My first mammogram after surgery and radiation will be in August....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1324442/

Discussion: Nervous about upcoming mammogram: treated breast is still sore

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10 3:48pm

thank you all for the replies!! I am actually feeling a lot betting just knowing this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1335871/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26 4:47pm

I certainly have gone down rabbit holes. Have found ChatGPT very helpful. Log in with Apple...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338188/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 1:28am

I had a chest wall recurrence following a mastectomy as well. Initially diagnosed stage 2 with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340245/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 3 9:14am

Did you get radiation treatment? Don’t be nervous, not all calcifications are cancer .

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101856/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

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