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I had dcis stage zero. Radiation for 4-5 weeks. Tried anastrozole and tamoxifen and had very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746257/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 6, 2022

Hi Lexy, I too, wish we were all meeting under different circumstances. I was diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743703/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

Hi Lexy, I am 60years old with no risk factors wxcept overweight, and had exactly the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/743654/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 31, 2022

Hugs going out to you. These types of decisions are so difficult. I want to say...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742994/

Discussion: Atypical Hypersplasia with "Borderline" DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 29, 2022

If the DCIS is contained and not invasive, you will probably have a lumpectomy but choices...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741027/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

I am so interested to see why they suggested radiation? I too have this Chek2 gene....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276345/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

I have read that dcis is not yet cancer, but pre-cancer..so why take the drug???!!! Check...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219899/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2020

Hello, My name is Melissa, I was diagnised with BC on Sept 21, 2023, the tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126731/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

Hi, totally understand where you are coming from. I was diagnosed with DCIS right breast in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126218/

Discussion: Wondering if I'm taking the right path...

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

@mazingrace just fyi, letrozole addresses estradiol produced in the adrenals for those of us who are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116425/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 2, 2024

My DCIS is Stage 0 - Grade 3. The way it was explained to me is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115820/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Is radiation mandatory after lumpectomy for low grade stage 0 DCIS?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115522/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Hello! If you don’t mind can you share your research also? I have DCiS stage 0...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102810/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

I just finished my radiation from DCIS stage 0 grade 3. I did a little extra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087475/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

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

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