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@callalloo I believe you had DCIS (invasive). And low risk of recurrence. I just want to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856817/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2023

I had no symptoms. My surgeon was doing a biopsy for DCIS, since my breast density...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/855910/

Discussion: Did anyone not have symptoms when they found a lobulated mass ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

Because my DCIS area was very small (6mm x 4mm) and no residual DCIS was found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/854144/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 10 years ago for DCIS Stage 0 followed by radiation with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/830253/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22, 2023

I had a lumpectomy 9 days ago for DCIS stage 0. No radiation was the recommendation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806816/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2023

I don't remember the cut-off between low and intermediate risk for the OncotypeDX but will try...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/748471/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 11, 2022

Also DCIS RT is: DCISionRT assesses a patient's individual biology along with other risk factors to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746016/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

It would still tell you recurrence risk and how important hormonal treatment would be, as well...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/711027/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 24, 2022

Here is the excerpted text from breastcancer.org: For invasive: "So, the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699723/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

It's a lot easier if one had any of the genetic tests that use analysis of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/697164/

Discussion: What problems have you had with Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2022

People are free to assess their own risk profiles at will . Your experience is personal...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/696901/

Discussion: After breast cancer: 12 years out, questions about recurrence

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2022

I am finishing my 5 years after diagnosis but I had a no choice but double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/694336/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2022

Radiation should ideally start at 6 weeks but I did find this study on breastcancer.org that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653021/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

Signatera doesn't really make sense for stage 0 / dcis. The oncos typically wont even order...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205165/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 9:27am

Thank you for your kind reply. It's remarkable how many woman I've spoken with who didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191467/

Discussion: Microinvasive breast cancer and positive senitel lympyh node

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

@lindaloon these are potent drugs. I am pro-medication and took letrozole for my invasive grade 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216067/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 10:13pm

I think not long ago someone shared the link of a podcast regarding dormant cancer cells....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224169/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 6:57pm

I feel as though I could have written this post myself. I too am at a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207898/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 8:03pm

I was diagnosed with Grade 3 HR+ DCIS in R breast only. I had a suspicious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153554/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

It’s scary, I know. But it’s important to remember that stage 0 is really considered to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1081201/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2024

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