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https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1188004/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2024

They told me that side effects usually happens during week 3 or 4. Continue apply cream...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171927/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

I got excellent care at the "big moment" -- but when it came to treatment after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160826/

Discussion: Local vs Mayo for treatment or both?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

Hi I am 5 weeks out from my radiation therapy treatment being completed and my fatigue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1065394/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2024

lifetraveler @lifetraveler Hormone therapy is used as part of total treatment plan. Talk to your oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973111/

Discussion: When to start Hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

I started 2 weeks after my last radiation treatment, so was used to one long nap...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/955646/

Discussion: When do side effects of anastrozole begin?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2023

I had DCIS 16 yrs ago in right breast and had a Quadrectomy, 30 radiation treatments...

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Discussion: 5 year recheck at Oncology - Next Steps

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2023

Something to consider if you have not had your 3rd surgery yet. I did not have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926442/

Discussion: Can a pathologist determine during surgery if 0 margin is met?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2023

Sue Ellen, Could you elaborate a bit as to why proton therapy was not the best...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903125/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2023

Make sure to discuss this thoroughly with your radiation oncologist. I have left breast, pleomorphic lobular,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861946/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

May I ask what your "treatments" were? I had a lumpectomy for ILC 11/30 and just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781305/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

It is a personal decision and it is your decision. My surgeon helped me with my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766590/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2022

I too am facing a similar situation. I'm post surgery now awaiting ONCO test. I'm considering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761481/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I did not have an Onco DX test. I asked my breast surgeon about it during...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620390/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

I have another medical condition I have multiple chemical sensitivity I can’t have medication’s with chemicals...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1256283/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 12 12:40pm

Thank you! I appreciate your taking the time to reply. I meet with the radiation oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245806/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 9:08am

I started Proton Theraoy yesterday( #1 of 33) and I used the actual aloe Vera gel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060254/

Discussion: Bad burn during radiation: Anyone had treatment stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

I haven't experienced this after radiation, although some of the symptoms are familiar to me from...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034333/

Discussion: My liver enzymes are elevated after radiation treatments.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

@cctoo I am currently doing 4 weeks of radiation. 3 weeks to the whole breast (my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971169/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

To be certain that you are not 1 of the 2 people per 100, pursue proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890502/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

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