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I’ve been given a swell spot from my lymphedema specialist for an area of fibrosis in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805134/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I am about to start radiation treatments. What should I expect, fatigue? It's treating my breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976925/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Why would you decline radiation. I had no side effects and other than the drive to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264435/

Discussion: low grade cancer no radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2019

Also, I was given a recurrence rate of 30% without radiation and less than 10% with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264432/

Discussion: low grade cancer no radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2019

Did you have an ultrasound before and after surgery and radiation? I have an endometrial thickness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832133/

Discussion: Anyone experienced thickening of endometrial lining since lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

So were you ok with the outcome of the radiation? I have been told not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261431/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

I have not started radiation yet, today is CT scan mapping. I will be doing 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149851/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

@jjmoon, welcome. As replies to your specific questions regarding lumpectomy WITH radiation vs mastectomy, you might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266548/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2025

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439340/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

I am trying to understand. Oncotype does two things: assesses risk of distant recurrence, and benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699741/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

I was diagnosed with triple negative grade 3 invasive carcinoma last December. I couldn’t get chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661345/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

I have taken taurine for a while because it helps me sleep. I just started radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158505/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Taurine during Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

I had to get a cardiac release (I had recently had an exam at my cardiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090238/

Discussion: Heart tests prior to Breast Cancer Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

Rene, this might not apply in your case but I was offered site-specific radiation on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756895/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

Thanks. What about your Lung issues with radiation? Curious, I have an underlying lung issue and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941520/

Discussion: Perjeta & Herceptin Sub Q (shot) feedback requested

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

@shelleyc, am I understanding you correctly that radiation has been recommended for you? The role of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276346/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

@faust, I have moved your discussion to the Breast Cancer group and would like to introduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110283/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to left side of pelvis.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439698/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

I didn't do radiation after a lumpectomy because I had an OncotypeDX 'risk of recurrence within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693082/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2022

@melissa1979 -- Thanks for your information. I believe all Breast MRIs are done face down, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292644/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

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