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I had DCIs stage 0 grade 3 as well. I choose to have a lumpectomy plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087147/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

4-5 weeks of radiation is normal protocol. I had a lumpectomy for stage 0 DCIS in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053467/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2024

I will be doing radiation but I will not be doing the AI. Surgeon recommends it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1049591/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2024

@freebird67 I was 69 at diagnosis, lumpectomy, radiation for DCIS, 1 sister with DCIS, no BRCA....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042116/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

DCIS 0 in 2023 47yr old -hormone responsive -had lumpectomy-consulted medical onc , surgical onc ,Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035611/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

Good to know I am just going to be starting 10 days of radiation. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030080/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2024

Thanks for your support. In addition to the ILC in the left breast as previously diagnosed,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025078/

Discussion: Was your breast cancer misdiagnosed by a radiologist?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Hi What's lymphovascilar invasion? I had a lumpectomy it was dcis but when they did the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021693/

Discussion: HR+ and HER2-: Considering options with AIs or tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

@triciaot Oh yeah and my DCIS was 3cm. Surgeon said she removed about the size of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1007697/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2024

Had a small DCIS, stage 3, lumpectomy, clear margins, lymph node biopsy clean, radiation for 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1002513/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2024

Here is what my pathology report stated after a lumpectomy for DCIS, and they do say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993402/

Discussion: Questions regarding Pathology Report for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I was debating on contacting the oncologist - although at my cancer center messages and conversations...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993396/

Discussion: What do you use for pain from radiation fat necrosis or calcification?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I have DCIS low-intermediate grade. 2 lumpectomy surgeries didn’t get clear margins. Refused radiation and tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988684/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2023

Sterotactic biopsy is where you lay face down on a table & your breast goes through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987249/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

Having DCIS is qualification enough to request the Oncotype DCIS genetic test. It will tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987215/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2023

I had Invasive DCIS small tumor- less than 1cm and clear margins. I did have 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/984336/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 21, 2023

DCIS stage 0 grade 3, clean margins and lymph nodes lumpectomy. 20 radiation treatments. Currently experiencing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983517/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 19, 2023

My sister has been on post-lumpectomy hormone suppressors for 8.5 years without a problem. I realize...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976046/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2023

I have been diagnosed with DCIS with HERS2 positive. The doctor suggested me partial lumpectomy. Since...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971416/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I have DCIS stage 0 and am having lumpectimy Wednesday. How long should I expect to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970857/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2023

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