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Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?
I finished my month of radiation after DCIS breast cancer in my right breast. All went very well. I'm an 81 year old extremely active...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 7, 2023
Anyone been diagnosed with IDC Stage 1 Grade 3?
I had DCIS in 2015, had a double mastectomy no reconstruction and no other treatment; in November 2025 was diagnose with IDC, stage 1 grade...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 28 4:55pm
Decision about Letrozole
I met with my oncologist today and he suggested I start Letrozole. Over a 20 year period I have had 3 surgeries and a total...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 14, 2024
Post-radiation lung concerns
In August 2024, I completed bilateral radiation after a DCIS (left breast) and IDC (right breast) diagnosis and lumpectomies. I had 30 sessions on the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 22 8:51pm
Should I take AI considering all the side effects?
I have invasive ductal CA, stage 2, with DCIS in situ. Prognosis was very favorable since caught early and was small. Lumpectomy was done in...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 16, 2024
A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?
Hello, I was recently diagnosed with DCIS Stage 0 ER+ in May 2024.I just had my lumpectomy on July 11, still bruised but otherwise ok...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 29, 2024
Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?
I’m 10 months out from lumpectomy for DCIS, no lymph nodes involved, and bi-lateral breast reduction and lift. Recovery is good. However, at about 5...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 28, 2023
Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?
Hi, I was diagnosed with DICS ER- Multifocal in the fall. It has taken four months to get to this point in the process. Right...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 25 5:38pm
Bone density worsening on AI & post chemo
I am soon to be 85. I don't think of myself that age. I am very active and involved in my community. I have had...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jul 25, 2025
Wondering if I'm taking the right path...
Hey everybody. I'll try to keep it short. Just had a 2nd lumpectomy last week. Diagnosed with DCIS last December. Had a rough time deciding...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 23, 2024
Plastic surgery: Do they ever go back & adjust mismatched breasts?
I don’t know what I can ask for or expect from the plastic surgeon at a comprehensive cancer center. I wasn’t sure if I should...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 21, 2023
New member: stopping AI is a greater risk of reoccurrence?
I am 76 and was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 31st. My cancer was found in a backwards way. I had a clear mammogram...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 15 6:37am
Medicare Coverage for Exams following Mastectomy
Hello, I'm new to this group. 21 years ago this month (January 2026) I was diagnosed with DCIS in both breasts. I had a bilateral...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 3 9:58am
To Radiate or Not to Radiate
I had both invasive (stage 2) and DCIS with 1 node involvement. I have been on Temoxifen for awhile and plan to continue. Had SMX...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 17, 2025
Bilateral breast cancer w sentinel node removal: Lymphedema prevention
The first time I had breast cancer...DCIS with 2 nodes removed...I was instructed to NEVER have BP, blood draws or shots in the affected arm...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 17, 2021
Life after oncoplastic lumpectomy: dealing with fear of recurrence
Dx. DCIS 2/2022. Had oncoplastic lumpectomy/8 wks of radiation. I have the PALB2 gene mutation... which increases my chance of breast /Overian /Pancreatic cancer.Not doing...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 26, 2023
How can this be?
I was diagnosed with DCIS, Stage 0, ER/PR+, dense breasts - was told “treatable/curable”. Had 2 biopsies, an ultrasound and an MRI prior to surgery....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 16, 2023
BP, IVs and blood draws after bilateral breast cancer w/node removal
I have had bilateral breast cancer with lumpectomy (both breasts) and lymph nodes removed on both sides. My tumor markers have risen...10 points over 4...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 19, 2019
Breast skin texture change (orange peel-like) after lumpectomy?
Hello Everyone, This is difficult for me as I'm kind of shy, and find it hard to keep up with a forum, please forgive me?...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 30, 2022
Double Mastectomy-Considering DIEP flap~Timing and Recovery Questions
I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in Situ (DCIS) ER+, Nuclear grade 3 in my left breast. My local physician was so nonchalant about the...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Nov 12, 2025