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I was diagnosed with DCIS, grade 1, rapid cells and not estrogen derived. It was diagnosed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/647707/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2021

I was 1st diagnosed with ductal breast cancer in 2015. I had a lumpectomy and radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620605/

Discussion: Anastrozole Brain Fog

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

Last February I was diagnosed with invasive ductile carcinoma in my left breast. I am 63...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/613754/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2021

@pattycron I also have invasive cancer, stage 1A, grade 3, triple negative. My oncologist has mentioned...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611209/

Discussion: Capecitabine (Xeloda) side effects: how do you manage them?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2021

Check with your insurance company. If you have Medicare, they pay for reconstruction I think if...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/333452/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

Well at 79 (😩) I do have joint issues but can’t be sure it’s the AI....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1522673/

Discussion: Has anyone on letrozole experienced extreme fatigue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8 4:53pm

@blkdog The part to me in your story is your physician husband's view. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507659/

Discussion: Mastectomy: What do you wear after the compression bra?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 7:44pm

Hello! I was diagnosed with stage I or early stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma., estrogen +,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505505/

Discussion: What treatment decisions did you make with stage 1, Oncotype 34?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14 10:33am

You have pointed out that there are things you don’t know when you choose your procedure....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1497102/

Discussion: Debating Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy /Pathology Change?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3 9:51am

I feel in my case I got poor advice from my PCP in the beginning. Knowing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495842/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 5:10pm

@bloncape I’m inclined to agree with you! Took letrozole for 7 months; fatigue was getting to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1483863/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Is it worth it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 16 11:43am

Can you share details of what stage breast cancer you have? Are you planning to have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1477824/

Discussion: 41 years old just diagnosed with breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 11:08pm

@buckokey Hang in there! The Letrozole may in fact be shrinking the ILC tumor for lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1475794/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6 11:17am

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

I thought I would join this forum to help me decide as to whether or not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457113/

Discussion: ATM Gene Mutation and Care

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

I had a lumpectomy almost 20byrs ago and a mastectomy on the other breast a little...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1456989/

Discussion: Amy long-term survivors in our group?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

@claudiaovando1 I’m surprised you had radiation recommended—did you have lumpectomy or mastectomy? The SUPREMO trial showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450238/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Stage 1b --how much is just too much?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

Good morning and happy Thanksgiving to you. So glad we have found each other. I'm praying...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1448153/

Discussion: Predict Breast Tool Online

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2025

I have been on letrozole for 8 months. I have joints that ache and have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434490/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2025

Micro papillary literally means little (micro) nipples (papillary). The cells lining your ducts are disorganized (same...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1431446/

Discussion: Atypical and Lobular Hyperplasia: What does micro papillary mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2025

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