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I was diagnosed with LCIS six years ago and Invasive Lobular Cancer four years ago. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/257097/

Discussion: The math of invasive breast cancer risk for LCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2020

@heydon2023 your words are spot on for what I did 18 yrs ago. I had DCIS...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877079/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

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

If this is helpful to anyone trying to decide on a BC surgeon - I didn’t...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948363/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Also, grade is subjective, according to my doc. I had results that read grade 2 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/710605/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2022

The good, the bad and the ugly. The good is that the DCIS was still in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/658511/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2021

Hi there I'm so sorry you're on this path. I took have the CHEK2 gene mutation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955723/

Discussion: New here with DCIS and gene mutation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

Updates for all! I’ve graduated with a doctorate in anxiety! LoL kidding. Anxiety isn’t fun! So,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867179/

Discussion: I’m new, concerned, NERVOUS and worried NO Diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

Hi Kelly - I also had DCIS with nipple sparing bilateral mastectomy with direct reconstruction +...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1145164/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 21, 2024

I’m sorry and I’m sorry you are going through this. The fact is that first of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296143/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2025

@dlmdinia and @bpknitter53 are spot on - it depends on your situation, here’s mine. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1056587/

Discussion: Life after Breast Cancer: What’s next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 24, 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 everyone. I am DCIS positive on left breast. Had 2 lumpectomies with second one to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777560/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

Oh, we threw everything at it. My oncologist stresses that I'm at high risk of recurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005629/

Discussion: ER positive breast ca preventative hysterectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2024

I see a lot of literature emerging about less intrusive treatment plans for women 70-over w/...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948535/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

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

Thank you for your input Chris it is very helpful. I am 70 yrs old and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860937/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

I hope you are all having better days. I am 65 years old & been on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86487/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2018

Have any of you had surgery? Or are you trying to make it without having to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388363/

Discussion: New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2025

I was diagnosed Nov 2024 DCIS, stage zero, no family history because I'm adopted so they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259651/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2025

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