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@1aug2allis Maybe you should look up the statistics on having radiation versus not having radiation.

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

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Posted: Nov 16 9:42am

@celestebradham I have been struggling with my surgery decision because I was afraid of radiation. I...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

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Posted: Nov 11 1:10am

@1aug2allis I decided not to take anything. I am following an aromatase inhibitor diet. I also...

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Discussion: My wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and I am scared

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Posted: Nov 15 12:44pm

OK - read several studies related to radiation exposure via Pub-Med in children exposed to radiation;...

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Discussion: Thyroglobulin antibodies sky-high 3 months after BC radiation

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Posted: Nov 15 9:12pm

@sbeechl, I updated the title of your discussion to reflect your specific question and added it...

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Discussion: Radiation or not for breast cancer with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

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Posted: Nov 15 12:26pm

You are brave. Thank you for sharing this! I chose breast conservation after a lumpectemy. I...

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Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

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Posted: Nov 13 12:02pm

Had Triple Neg Breast Cancer. Did chemo and had lumpectomy. Refused radiation...

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Discussion: To Radiate or Not to Radiate

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Posted: Nov 16 9:52pm

I had 5 day radiation treatment & am now 7 years cancer free.

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Discussion: Diagnosis DCIS: Anyone have 5-day radiation treatment?

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Posted: Nov 15 2:05pm

Hello, Choices relating to Radiation Oncology therapy must be stressful. I can imagine being stressed by...

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Discussion: Radiation or not for breast cancer with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8 6:41pm

Did you have chemo as well as radiation? Which lymph nodes did they zap, location please?

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Discussion: Thyroglobulin antibodies sky-high 3 months after BC radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15 8:41pm

I am wondering if Proton beam radiation is the best way to go if a tumor...

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Discussion: Anyone had breast tumor invade the chest wall muscle?

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Posted: Nov 10 4:08pm

@olderbreastcancer Did you get radiation all over-collar bone, neck, etc? Not even sure what is normal...

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Discussion: Radiation after single mastectomy (SMX): What were your after effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2 4:49pm

@auntieoakley Definitely not refusing radiation bc had lumpectomies. My choice now is to continue with radiation...

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Discussion: DCIS Treatment Plan

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4 10:30am

Something to consider - latest research is saying a functioning lymph system can be effective in...

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Discussion: Radiation after single mastectomy (SMX): What were your after effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1 8:15am

@dick61 I too am wondering how they treated such a large area with the proton radiation,...

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Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10 4:03pm

I never saw my radiation oncologist after 28 days (completion) of radiation.

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Discussion: Follow up appointments after breast cancer radiation treatment.

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Posted: Oct 3 11:24am

Hi there, Everyone’s skin reacts differently during radiation, so it’s always best to double-check any product...

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Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 19 4:15am

@luckbme Sorry, I did not have radiation. The tumor I had was located above my heart...

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Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

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Posted: Oct 3 8:46pm

I'm thinking that I am not going to take it. I just started radiation last week....

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Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

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Posted: Nov 4 2:27pm

I didn't forgo radiation 2 1/2 years ago, but I went for a modified treatment. I...

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Discussion: To Radiate or Not to Radiate

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Posted: Nov 14 1:45pm

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