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Nodular enhancing foci along scar tissue INSIDE breast after surgery
I had an MRI with contrast at my one year follow-up in October after a right DCIS BCS with reduction and mastoplexy on left breast....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 14, 2024
Anyone else get breast cancer after bilateral mastectomy?
What are the chances of getting breast cancer again after bilateral mastectomy with diep reconstruction? First BC…DCIS right breast with radiation and tamoxifen. Second BC...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 13, 2024
Breast surgeon questions
I just got my diagnosis yesterday (DCIS, R breast); awaiting a call to schedule the breast surgeon consultation; during the diagnosis call I got a...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 26, 2023
How long should I wait for an appt to get a second opinion?
Hi! I was diagnosed with DCIS by a local oncologist but I wanted a second opinion so I scheduled another appointment at a bigger cancer...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 15, 2023
Next steps after high OncoDX score.
Wondering what your next steps and timetable were for anyone who had a high OncoDX score. Just received mine today, it is is 59. Assuming...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 14, 2025
Are my mood swings from Arimidex or because I stopped Lexapro?
Diagnosed with stage 1 DCIS left breast. Lumpectomy 4/17/26. 5 radiation treatments. Clear margins. .2 mm tumor size. Caught very early. 76 years old. Was...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 6 days ago
Hormone testing
Hi I recently had a lumpectomy and just got my pathology can someone explain to me what ER PR POSITIVE and HER2 negative mean Stage...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 12, 2024
Bilateral Mastectomy with nipple & nerve sparing
Hi, my name is Kelly and recently diagnosed with stage 0 - DCIS. I made the decision to have bilateral mastectomy with nipple and nerve...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 30, 2024
Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Nanaloves: I’m about to start arimidex and just feel that the contraindications , bone issues etc. are overwhelming. I’m 70 years old, dodged a bullet...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 3 10:31am
Skeletal Muscle and Perineural Invasion
I am hoping for some guidance with a post lumpectomy pathology report. I am 47 and recently diagnosed with DCIS in the left breast and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 2, 2024
Question about how to test for having Estrogen+ cancer cells
My mom was just diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer. She has met with two surgeons in the past 10 days to determine the best path...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 20, 2023
Hormone therapy and depression
HiI am post-menopausal and completed surgery and then 20 doses of radiation in December 2025 (for high grade stage 1 IDC and DCIS). That all...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 17 10:47am
Sparing mastectomy/Diep - What was your recommended follow-up?
I have just completed bilateral skin sparing mastectomy with diep reconstruction after having DCIS (2007) in one breast, IDC (2018) in the other breast and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 28, 2024
Why Anastrazole if I Had a Bilateral Mastectomy?
I was diagnosed with DCIS and IDC, Estrogen + in my right breast in November 2024. I had a bilateral/double mastectomy with sentinal lymph node...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 22, 2025
Mondor's cord: What helps it go away?
Hi. I had dmx with reconstructive surgery for DCIS back in March. Grade 3. One side had scabbing that wouldn't come off after 7weeks so...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 21, 2024
Mild permanent nausea
Hi, I’m new to the group and am happy to be here. Since my diagnosis of dcis stage 1 I’ve followed Mayo clinic closely and...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 24, 2021
Heart tests prior to Breast Cancer Surgery?
Last month, I was diagnosed with DCIS in two locations in my left breast and posted some questions here. Everyone was so supportive, and it...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 29, 2024
Prepping for Surgery
Ive been diagnosed with Stage O DCIS and I have surgery Tuesday. I'm scheduled for a lumpectomy and oncoplastic (breast reduction and lift on BOTH...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 4, 2025
Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??
I’m 62, And the hits keep on coming…..My Oncologist ordered a DEXA scan prior to giving me hormone suppression treatment for my ER/PR+ DCIS to...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 22, 2025
Can a pathologist determine during surgery if 0 margin is met?
I have DCIS. Going for my third lumpectomy as I have not gotten a 0 margin. What I want to know is can a pathologist...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2023