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Hi @stephm72 - rooting for you and hope the meds are tolerable. I started Letrozole in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910583/

Discussion: Bone scan showed a spot "suspicious for metastasis.“

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I too had 2 lumpectomy with radiation with both. Two years apart. 2014 and 2016. About...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820316/

Discussion: Angiosarcoma of the breast caused by previous breast radiation

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Mar 3, 2023

I am in the same boat as a few of you. Triple positive, Stage 2- very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245691/

Discussion: HRT alternate for ER/PR positive breast ca

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2019

Hi @sirene-thanks so much for sharing! I was curious if not being too nosy why a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938105/

Discussion: Has anyone been told that they have ctDNA in their bloodstream?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2023

I was diagnosed at 60 and had a lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and now have been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832668/

Discussion: Anyone experienced thickening of endometrial lining since lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2023

I found this article and hope it helps you reach a decision that works for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296098/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 10:55pm

Thinking of you and totally understand - have you been diagnosed with ILC? I'm assuming you've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1006432/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 30, 2024

Like rene1636, I had a lumpectomy (4/4/23). Low grade, noninvasive, stage 0 DCIS, 7mm with 6mm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/865262/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2023

Hi. Yes I am her2+ and am getting the tchp protocol. I opted out of clinical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989193/

Discussion: Recently diagnosed of HER2 positive breast cancer..

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

Hi ic67: I too have ILC and did not think during the process that I should...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939036/

Discussion: Does Mayo Clinic have oncologists who specialize in Lobular BC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

My advice to you is to opt for the mastectomy, radiation has far greater consequences! The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820916/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Has anyone had experience is asking for liquid biopsy or contract enhanced mammo. I was disappointed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000074/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I also had IDC at 71 and had the lumpectomy and radiation. My oncologist then put...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747760/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

@dlst, I had a needle biopsy due to my mammogram showing an architectural distortion. The pathology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1281288/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 9:25pm

I asked my surgeon what she would do in my situation with unclear margins. She said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026392/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

I had DCIS triple negative in 2012 and lumpectomy and radiation. In 2021 I had another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707165/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

I have DCIS and had a lumpectomy and radiation. The oncologist suggested anastrozole (Arimidex) and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86373/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2017

Hi @beachbabe - Just wondering if you ever started Zometa? After 20 months on Letrozole my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160916/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

I have also recently been advised by my oncologist to consider the Zoledronic acid and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605181/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

Does anyone have evidence to share how alternating MRI and mammo for ILC surveillance in dense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983703/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

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