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Hi! I appreciate all your thoughtful responses! Just to clarify, I’m in favor of all kind...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/931379/

Discussion: Can a biopsy needle turn a DCIS into invasive cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2023

I am curious to know if any of you ladies who had a lumpectomy post DCIS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885589/

Discussion: Hormone vaginal meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 26, 2023

Hi. I finished radiation 20 treatments last month after double lumpectomies. I didn’t want radiation since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860748/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

Following a diagnosis of DCIS, I had a lumpectomy 10 years ago. Although I opted out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851946/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

I have also chosen not to take the meds, because the increase in probably protection is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823262/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

I started Exemestane back in Nov. '22. The first few weeks I really felt awful. Fatigue,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/810678/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2023

Here are questions that Mayo Clinic lists on their article about DCIS https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/dcis/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20371895 Below are some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793895/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2023

@elliej: Atypical ductal hyperplasia (see below) is not cancer yet so that may be why radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764085/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

Hi - I feel like we are in sort of of the same situation. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762150/

Discussion: Multifocal and Multicentric Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

@jennie23b 3b you can have the Oncotype Dx done anytime after your surgery, even a year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755469/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

Welcome @finallyretired. Being freshly diagnosed with DCIS is likely not the retirement gift you were hoping...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744397/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2022

ER+ HER2- DCIS is the most common breast cancer from what I was told and read....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721530/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

@callalloo, did you have DCIS? Remind me. @tygerrag2 it is impossible to comment without knowing your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/720210/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2022

Wow, that is a heavily debated question. Just so that you understand we are not doctors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/633578/

Discussion: Bilateral mastectomy: how to decide on hormone therapy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2021

I had a second opinion a couple of years ago with an entirely new cancer clinic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/262794/

Discussion: How many of you have changed oncologists because you did not like the?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2019

Yes, first cancer, DCIS intermediate grade, right side LOQ, stage 0, 7 mm after lumpectomy (was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197051/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

@asa13 sending positive thoughts and prayers for a good result. If you still have concerns after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1142336/

Discussion: Skin changes on breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2024

I just did a double mastectomy on 4/8/24 with a stage 0 DCIS in my left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086324/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Something I learned after reading lots of research on breast cancer, pay attention to what the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048377/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

@flowergal - Thanks for the information. Yes, he is right: Estrogen IS a helpful hormone for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994922/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

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