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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

My sister has been on post-lumpectomy hormone suppressors for 8.5 years without a problem. I realize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976046/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

Yes, I've had a similar experience. My mammo and automated ultrasound showed nothing. But a subsequent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/974068/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

I had IDC Stage 1A with clear margins and lymph nodes after a lumpectomy at the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972952/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I had lumpectomy then 15 radiation treatments then anti estrogen pills all since last Year November....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972764/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

A diagnosis of breast cancer, any cancer, is terrifying. When I got my treatment plan from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972215/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2023

My lumpectomy (DCISstage0) was several years ago. As i recall, the recovery was uneventful. I opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971103/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I have DCIS stage 0 and am having lumpectimy Wednesday. How long should I expect to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970857/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

If you are healthy and strong I say have treatment. What do your doctors say? I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970175/

Discussion: Chemo at age 91 for Triple Negative breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

You are right to be cautious. 4 cm seems pretty big. I can not imagine that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/967667/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19, 2023

Several years ago I had a biopsy that identified DCIS. I had. Lumpectomy performed and there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964721/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

IDC ( 1.9mm) and DCIS(4cm), took 3 lymph nodes all negative.Estrogen and Progesterone positive HER2 neg....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956963/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

I shall be thinking of you and wishing you good news on the 30th! That is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/954512/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2023

Hello @susandesign I am, as always, sorry to hear of anyone new entering this journey. This...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953201/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2023

Im sorry you are dealing with this! The unknowns and not knowing what to expect are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951434/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I have had very similar. I had 3 lymph nodes removed(all negative for cancer), lumpectomy on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950078/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

At the age of 79 I had radiation 5 days a week for 6 weeks. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948294/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

I’m having brachytherapy for my lumpectomy. After pathology says margins are clear, they do this one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945627/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

Hello Mrsth, I had stage one lumpectomy 12 years ago. I knew what it was caused...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945508/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

I had a DBL Mastectomy. Why? Early on i was told my lump was big enough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943899/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

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