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I had 15 radiation treatments. They were targeted to the specific tumor site. I had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248381/

Discussion: How long was your radiation therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

Hello @sharonandkathy i am sorry you are going through this. If this is a very recent...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1314511/

Discussion: lumpectomy made my breast look deformed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 11:56pm

@beebeebaby123 Zoe, having those markers helps in locating tumor site not only for breast surgeons, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325517/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

I am glad my plastic surgeon opted for skin sparing instead of nipple sparing surgery. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219981/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

Gee I will be having radiation soon. This is terribly scary. May I ask where you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174669/

Discussion: Anybody had infection while doing radiation treatments?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

sue 417, I was and got so caught up in my radiation history. I meant to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133486/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

This sounds distressing. Can the surgeon really refuse treatment unless you agree to the radiation? Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891186/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I am facing a similar question. I had breast cancer 30 yrs ago and had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1329911/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 18 12:20pm

I was offered a similar radiation protocol by Cleveland Clinic after a lumpectomy. I didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765790/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

You may get fatigue with radiation and eventually get sunburn-type burn. I had 1 lumpectomy followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241412/

Discussion: Radiation therapy after chemo for bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Right now taking AHCC, curcumin, and Biotin. I am undergoing radiation treatment and the drs explained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148759/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

Hi Trinhttt. I was on Fluorouracil first, then Docetaxel, followed by radiation. The Herceptin started near...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348409/

Discussion: Triple positive breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

Chemo double mastectomy no radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222523/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26 5:47pm

my case...DCIS in right breast in 2007 and idc in left breast in 2018.... lumpectomies with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252866/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2020

Thank You, I will research this further for radiation burns. I love this site!!! Hugs!!!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1317178/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 31 10:38am

Welcome, @ltre210. Are you currently in radiation treatment or have you finished? How are you doing?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316765/

Discussion: Itchy skin after completing radiation therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 30 4:58pm

Did you do radiation, chemo, and/or estrogen blockers? I'm a breast cancer patient myself, so I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972940/

Discussion: Breast cancer recurrence 1 year after surgery: Anyone like me?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

As best I can recall, if I chose mastectomy, I would not need radiation. I chose...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611192/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2021

I had mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy for invasive lobular cancer. One of three sentinel nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914099/

Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I did not have swelling but my understanding is that lymphedema is mostly caused by node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189944/

Discussion: Has anyone had swelling in radiated armpit during radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

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