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I would really like to help anyone who is recently diagnosed or who has had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406022/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

Same here! Had single last year (stage 1, triple positive, chemo, herceptin), requested double but Dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1381195/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 28, 2025

I was given a choice of tamoxifen or AI. I’m lower risk for DVT, uterine cancer,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355429/

Discussion: Ovary removal screwing up my blood work

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

I was diagnosed in Feb 2024 with PLCIS. Had lumpectomy. Clear margins - no DCIS or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329058/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 17, 2025

I Had DCIS Stge 0. Since my maternal Grandmother had BC in both breasts, I asked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307508/

Discussion: I have been DX with DCIS grade 1 what happens next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2025

If you decide to get radiation, and you have a DCIS recurrence, they will suggest a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285593/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

There is an Oncotype for DCIS. I would insist on it. But that's me. Is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217906/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2025

My thought is that AI not only prevents local recurrence but also reduces the risk of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215846/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2025

Thank you so much for going to that effort @lindaloon. The NCCN site is very useful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1214241/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16, 2025

Do you have the details of your diagnosis? Grade? HR - or +? One or both...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205256/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

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

Texas5, I'm in a similar position with the decision to radiate causing more anxiety than the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187429/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 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: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2024

I had a 1 mm anterior margin, focal, all other areas were 2 mm, DCIS, intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990393/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

I was diagnosed with with DCIS ER POSITIVE and also question myself what's better. One surgeon...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947596/

Discussion: Lumpectomy vs mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

I am exactly the same. DCIS Invasive, Stage 1, age 74 normal weight (until I started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943460/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

Hi! Welcome to a community of wonderful women brought together by less than wonderful circumstances 🙃...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/930919/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with breast cancer. Not sure what to say or expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2023