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I’m 70, diagnosed with DCIS and maybe a tiny amount of IDC (depends on who you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431592/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

I was diagnosed with early stage IDC in the right breast (2 cm tumor). After more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351690/

Discussion: Deciding if I should do bilateral or double mastectomy??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2025

I think not long ago someone shared the link of a podcast regarding dormant cancer cells....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224169/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2025

@lindaloon these are potent drugs. I am pro-medication and took letrozole for my invasive grade 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216067/

Discussion: Should I not be taking hormone inhibitors after mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2025

I feel as though I could have written this post myself. I too am at a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207898/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

Signatera doesn't really make sense for stage 0 / dcis. The oncos typically wont even order...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205165/

Discussion: Signatera Test. Is it truly helpful and worthwhile?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

Thank you for your kind reply. It's remarkable how many woman I've spoken with who didn't...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191467/

Discussion: Microinvasive breast cancer and positive senitel lympyh node

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

I was diagnosed with Grade 3 HR+ DCIS in R breast only. I had a suspicious...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153554/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

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

I just joined this group to check out others experiences with Anastrozole. I recently (Nov 6)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86664/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2019

I had atypical ductal hyperplasia and LCIS in 2003. Found by calcifications. I had lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064159/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Yes, about a 2 cm patch of DCIS grade 2/3 which had turned into multifocal IDC...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977520/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2023

I had DCIS 16 yrs ago in right breast and had a Quadrectomy, 30 radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955056/

Discussion: 5 year recheck at Oncology - Next Steps

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Thank you so much for sharing this new "survivorship" resource. I had a double mastectomy in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945848/

Discussion: Beyond Breast Cancer - new Mayo Clinic book

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2023

Did you have an Oncotype test? That is a genomic test. The genetic tests are for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871959/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

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

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

Good morning, I was just diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. Options Lumpectomy with 4 weeks radiation/meds,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794377/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

It is not my intention to give incorrect information here. I checked my reports and can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762758/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2022

Your D3 is way too low. This can contribute to bone loss and other health issues....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761461/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

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