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It was a fairly easy decision as I had three locations of DCIS spread out so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762440/

Discussion: Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Hi. I had DCIS Stage 0 and had the lumpectomy. No radiation and chemo. I tried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1301791/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2025

Thanks your reply! Mine is IDC and DCIS - ER and PR positive at 99% respectively...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100426/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2024

I was diagnosed last year with stage 1 ductal cancer with a micro metastasis to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264179/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2019

I had DCIS 15 years ago and had a lumpectomy and radiation. My oncologist wanted me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368277/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

I was first diagnosed with a DCIS in 2020. I had a lumpectomy and radiation. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1107857/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 18, 2024

Hi! May I ask your age? I am 46 and will be starting tamoxifen in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1092596/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and mental health

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2024

Hi tinalove. I have run the gamut too, lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and am now on anastrozole....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87256/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 17, 2019

I was 1st diagnosed with ductal breast cancer in 2015. I had a lumpectomy and radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620605/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Different doctors have different protocols. I had AI's, lumpectomy, chemo, radiation. Stage 3. First oncologist recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1169603/

Discussion: After surgery and chemo what is the followup procedure?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2024

I got that from my arimidex. I have stopped all drugs, and still 10 weeks later,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331541/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2021

I'm grateful for the discussions about ILC. It is helpful to know more about the experiences...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910180/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Thank you for the post about using the (Pron). I will pursue with my medical staff....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409226/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

When I read this post I realized that now I have more mornings where I’m not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226015/

Discussion: Is there ever a time I forget I have Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

All I can tell you is from my experiences. I’ve tried all three of the AI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205861/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2025

You got this too. Mine was not found on mammogram or ultrasound so I’m starting to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873885/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

I'm a Libra too. I'm 82. At 79 I had an estrogen positive tumor and a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105542/

Discussion: Tamoxifen input

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 14, 2024

In my case I had an MRI to see if there was any spread, then I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064915/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2024

Similar situation here. I started off with DCIS, the plan was lumpectomy and radiation. Three lumpectomies...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1330555/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2025

It’s really great to read about everyone’s experiences. I have just started taking this med, after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1111208/

Discussion: Anyone on an aromatase inhibitor dealing with anxiety, cry easily?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2024

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