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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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?...
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...
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