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@pattier I too had DCIS but to simplify things I just call it cancer. Fact is,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040179/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

Thanks for sharing - I am double negative DCIS (ER/PR negative) which is less common so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013189/

Discussion: DCIS Negative ER/PR - What tests can be done to monitor reoccurence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Guidelines changed at MD Anderson in 2022 and they came out with an update on care,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003531/

Discussion: Has anyone taking Tamoxifen experienced heartburn with abdominal pain?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2024

Hi! I’m 48, stage 2A IDC/DCIS, ER/PR +, HER2 - grade 3, Oncotype 20, diagnosed 8/21....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1001105/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21, 2024

Hi @constantinos I wanted to reply to your post because I was diagnosed with triple negative...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/986371/

Discussion: What is the prognosis for a triple negative apocrine breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2023

I took Aromasin (Exemestane) for about 5 months after a lumpectomy for DCIS and 5 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910531/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

So sorry about your turmoil. It is overwhelming. I had LCIS and ADH at age 41....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2023

@ckins105 there is an Oncotype for DCIS https://precisiononcology.exactsciences.com/patients-and-caregivers/understanding-your-diagnosis/breast-cancer/breast-dcis-score I would request it if you have time...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/876246/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2023

I have to say that sounds like a lot of treatment for just a zero DCIS....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/857891/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2023

I was diagnosed in a similar fashion as you. Calcifications on screening mammogram, magnified views, biopsy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847929/

Discussion: My Mom recently diagnosed with DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2023

2022: 'Babytam' 1/4 dose as effective without adverse effects https://ascopost.com/videos/2022-san-antonio-breast-cancer-symposium/andrea-de-censi-on-noninvasive-breast-cancer-10-year-results-on-low-dose-tamoxifen/Andrea De Censi, MD, on Noninvasive Breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788693/

Discussion: Estradiol levels with AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2022

I had a diagnosis of invasive DCIS in early May of this year. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765381/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

There are 2 separate Oconotype tests. That’s correct for the Oconotype DX (determines need for chemo)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756896/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Hi Rene, I was diagnosed with DCIS last month and will be having a lumpectomy on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746013/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

I have questions about adding chemo to treatment in addition to letrozole after a single mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744481/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

There are three different AI's, and within those categories, there are different manufacturers of generics, as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/703636/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2022

Botton line is that you do not yet have an invasive cancer. The DCIS is now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659095/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2021

Welcome Creeder. I'm glad you got a second opinion at Mayo Clinic. What led you to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599558/

Discussion: Anyone had nausea as a side effect of tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 5, 2021

Me! Never took All and no radiation and no recurrence....pray it lasts And why with dcis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220059/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I had LCIS 6 years ago and then 4 years ago I was diagnosed with invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288348/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2020

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