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The lump could be from the radiation. My nurse at the radiation center told me this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112893/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

Best of luck with radiation. Make sure you check out the forum on radiation to get...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1380137/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 26 9:07pm

Well I met with radiation oncologist today, she too felt something. She didn't believe it was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1368701/

Discussion: New lump other breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11 8:41pm

I too had a lumpectomy and radiation. I felt better about having radiation than chemo. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196710/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2018

I have known of radiation to the head or neck causing dental problems my little brother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742507/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

Do you think it's ncecessary to go back in after lumpectomy to clean up a margin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320607/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 5:38am

I had early stage of BC, lumpectomy, negative margin, negative lymph nodes, 5 radiation treatments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972670/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I agree. I educated myself on radiation versus no radiation. The radiologist agrees with my situation,so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157537/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

If you are highly ER+ you might ask if the treatment with aromatase inhibitors (or tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939212/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

I had lumpectomy and two reexcisions for DCIS of my right breast, and then five days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226385/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:04pm

Are you considering radiation? What has the radiation oncologist told you? And do you currently have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369048/

Discussion: Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12 11:39am

Joan, You'll also appreciate the posts in this discussion: - What did you do to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011145/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

Yes, get another opinion. Or have another conversation with him and see if he meant radiation?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815397/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

Are these BioZorb clips put in routinely at Mayo or only if they are planning to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957943/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

Given that you are doing so many other intensive therapies, potentially ask the doctor to describe...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409570/

Discussion: Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6 10:14am

Oh...yes, I was forewarned about the side effects of radiation. I was sent to a chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055618/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

I had radiation on left side. The radiologist used image guided radiation (IGRT) and a breathing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893682/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

@triciaot Rubyslippers brings up another point. My doctors didn't want me to have radiation and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177642/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

@may2024 There has been many discussion on radiation on Breast Cancer support group that may help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116882/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

My breast cancer did come back, same area, in April this year. The tumor was removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341628/

Discussion: have current implants - do I choose lumpectomy/rad or mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 12:18pm

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