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I had a 2mm cancerous tumor and DCIS (ductal carcinoma in situ) which was benign. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/838353/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5, 2023

Hello everyone. My radiation (left breast lumpectomy) ended on Jan 5th after 15 treatments, followed by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/835920/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2023

Kudos to you @whyme2023 for gathering so much info prior to surgery from this great group....

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Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

Hello I’m also a new member @debraw. I’m 70 yrs old and in excellent health besides...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828809/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I ha d a lumpectomy in September and started radiation in November. I was then put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828692/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2023

You would still need tamofoxin Skip the radiation with mastectomies They prefer skin saving lumpectomies More...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2023

Your head must be spinning with all the info you received from both docs! I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823965/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 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

They originally told me that I would need radiation either way. Now since having lumpectomy I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821034/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Hi Tenaya, Just wondering about what you mention about women after 70 not getting much protection...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817203/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2023

I have been diagnosed with intraductal carcinoma, solid type, low grade 1, with associated microcalcifications and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816243/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hello all - I have ILC, diagnosed in Dec, had lumpectomy and sentinel node removal and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816040/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2023

Hi you made me laugh 😂 I too love retail therapy 💕I’m feeling great physically I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/813564/

Discussion: Pathology: It's overwhelming before meeting with the surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2023

When can women with early-stage breast cancer skip radiation after lumpectomy? September 15, 2022 By Maureen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805327/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

Update on above: 3 months out, lumpectomy has healed well, on Arimidex now for 5-10 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804606/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

Yes, outpatient lumpectomy and lymph node removal on 12/21/2021 then radiation in Feb 2022. Started Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802418/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

I am 65, diagnosed with ILC 6mm. For me Tamoxifen is they choice therapy too due...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801275/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2023

I was diagnosed with 2A Invasive Ductal just before XMas when the surgeons office to which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799184/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

I’m so sorry you have had to begin this journey but you came to a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799152/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed with lots of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

@poliana22 maybe ask if your LVI is focal or extensive, and if it is in lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/797711/

Discussion: Lymphovascular invasion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2023

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