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I feel so much for you. Having a cancer diagnosis alone is a challenge. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1494846/

Discussion: invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive lobular in situ

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 10:23am

I have ILC, had surgery (lumpectomy) Feb 2023, 16 treatments of radiation ending May 2023, now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885029/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

@enriqueymyriam, I see you have early stage ILC and it sounds like it is a recent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235493/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2025

Thank you! I just did my preop and they explained the drains. I'm struggling with whether...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1203267/

Discussion: Do people always have drains after mastectomy? If so, for how long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2025

Welcome @tdw10, @pharmmom4 @indy0311 and @windyshores may have some experience to share with you. While we...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873824/

Discussion: Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia AND Invasive Lobular Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

Thank you so much. I initially was geared up to just do lumpectomy and get it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999804/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

To kiez53 @kiez53 I have ILC with pleomorphic in situ. I had lumpectomy and no chemotherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/823405/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2023

Hmmm, Chemo again?? and it is not invasive to lymph nodes? I would definitely get a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200023/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

Had 11mm 12:30 6cm from nipple ILC left breast cancer. Did not show up on mammo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008236/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

I had ILC, PR/ER+, HER2- as well. I am about 16 months out. Age 53. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117922/

Discussion: Oncotype below 15, but cancer returned

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 4, 2024

My radiologist said that for 5 days small local radiation you need to meet several criterial:...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815335/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

BC reoccurrence. Had ILC 23 years ago, Stage 1, w/ lumpectomy chemo and radiation. Was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195188/

Discussion: Stage 1, very treatable invasive lobular carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I’ve had ILC in 2017 treated with lumpectomy did not get clear margins so another go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/940350/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 2, 2023

I thought I would pass along the link to this recent article! https://today.ucsd.edu/story/ai-harnesses-tumor-genetics-to-predict-treatment-response We all worry...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1003006/

Discussion: My Mets Breast Cancer Story: Questions about Low WBC, spots on liver

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2024

My MRI was quick, but I waited 7 weeks for surgery. Now I am waiting for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/747250/

Discussion: Time From Needle Biopsy to MRI With Invasive Lobular?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2022

There are side effects anda longer recovery with a complete mastectomy. It is not a walk...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1353459/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2025

2003 rt breast IDC, ILC, positive nodes---ER+PR+HER2-....chemo, radiation, Aromasin 5 yrs. 2025 left breast DCIS, LCIS,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1355354/

Discussion: New lump other breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 24, 2025

First God bless all of you in your journeys!!!! I am having surgery July 18. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/887810/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30, 2023

Are you on any medication now? How old were you when diagnosed? I declined chemo because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329811/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18, 2025

LCIS typically doesn't spread it is when it becomes invasive; and of course it's called invasive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1387275/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2025