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@kakc19 How was the MRI guided biopsy? I understand that it can be bloody and painful....

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Discussion: Breast MRI is suspicious, now what?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9 10:51am

My advice to you is to opt for the mastectomy, radiation has far greater consequences! The...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

@celestebradham thank you for sharing your story with me and the encouragement. Im really trying not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490932/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 10:10am

This is my first official post. I had DCIS in right breast 30 years ago and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1459925/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2025

Has anyone had experience is asking for liquid biopsy or contract enhanced mammo. I was disappointed...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I also had IDC at 71 and had the lumpectomy and radiation. My oncologist then put...

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Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2022

@tanzdame These posts have been helpful to me. I had ilc 18 months ago followed by...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457982/

Discussion: What type of yearly checkup do you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2025

I asked my surgeon what she would do in my situation with unclear margins. She said...

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Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 3, 2024

I had DCIS triple negative in 2012 and lumpectomy and radiation. In 2021 I had another...

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Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

@dlst, I had a needle biopsy due to my mammogram showing an architectural distortion. The pathology...

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Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2025

Hi @beachbabe - Just wondering if you ever started Zometa? After 20 months on Letrozole my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160916/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Hello. Please excuse my delay in responding. It is totally a personal choice. I felt validity...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 9, 2025

I have DCIS and had a lumpectomy and radiation. The oncologist suggested anastrozole (Arimidex) and after...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2017

I have also recently been advised by my oncologist to consider the Zoledronic acid and I...

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Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

Does anyone have evidence to share how alternating MRI and mammo for ILC surveillance in dense...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/983703/

Discussion: Has anyone had MRI suspicious for malignancy but negative Mammo + US?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2023

I found this article and hope it helps you reach a decision that works for you....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296098/

Discussion: Need Help on Bilateral Mastectomy or Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2025

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma. I had a lumpectomy and radiation and...

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Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2019

Met with oncologist and went very well. i do have invasive and I do have Her2...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 27, 2023

I'm 82 years old and have been taking Anastrozole for almost 2 years after lumpectomy and...

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Discussion: Anastrozole: Did you experience developing anxiety? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 1:22pm

The ASCO 2023 annual meeting is this weekend in Chicago - was hoping there would be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871861/

Discussion: How to monitor for reoccurring BC after double mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

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