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I believe calling it dcis means cancer. Ductal carcinoma ( cancer) in situ which means in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852058/

Discussion: microcalcifications

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

Remember even if DCIS, that is PREcancerous. I’m not downplaying that diagnosis but it is important...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372800/

Discussion: breast calcifications and architecture distortion

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

I had DCIS 15 years ago and had a lumpectomy and radiation. My oncologist wanted me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368277/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2025

I know all situations are different but the doctors know the urgency and perhaps you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314900/

Discussion: How Long Can You Wait From Diagnosis to Mastectomy for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28, 2025

Hi Floergal, So sorry you are worried. I had the DMX and am still worried.🤪 With...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079109/

Discussion: DCIS first follow up since surgery in September.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 1, 2024

My oncologist called me back. Although the DCIS non invasive she said it would be a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163946/

Discussion: Letrozole joints, bone loss, low platelets, high cholesterol

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I thought DCIS was contained in the cell walls. How did it get into your lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084380/

Discussion: Trying to decide on reconstruction: Would you recommend it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

I have clear margins DCIS stage one insitu, endocrine therapy… why should I do radiation as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987051/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I’m so sorry you were diagnosed with this. I was diagnosed a couple months ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/937728/

Discussion: Hi I just got diagnosed with breast cancer, any tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I think mammograms do a better job of finding calcifications and MRI do a better job...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1373097/

Discussion: What type of yearly checkup do you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

Oh, yes, that's exactly how I feel. I know they are recommending tamoxifen, but I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821769/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

I got diagnosed recently with DCIS and it was first only ADH ( Atypical ductal Hyperplasia)....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761616/

Discussion: MRI after 3D Mammogram - dense breast tissue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

Was yours DCIS also? And only one or both? I guess it's all relative to size...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1066293/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2024

@sue417 Yes. That is exactly what happened to me. Except my initial biopsy said it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1012997/

Discussion: DCIS pathology

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

Welcome, @kazzerq8. I moved your question about radiation side effects and reducing chances of recurrence to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859918/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

I would have the Oncotype for DCIS done to see what your risk is with and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163705/

Discussion: Estrogen Blocking Medications, age and risk of blood clots

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2024

I am so sorry to hear your situation. Was the DCIS big? Or do you have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924885/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Yes, DCIS stage 0 and I’m 86 years old with a heart condition. Cardiology says that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407487/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2025

Thank you I had a look through it - I also asked my oncologist and she...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013202/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

@sue417 show your doctor this https://precisiononcology.exactsciences.com/patients-and-caregivers/understanding-your-diagnosis/breast-cancer/breast-dcis-score

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067382/

Discussion: When you have hormone positive breast cancer, how to manage menopause?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13, 2024

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