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It is extremely safe. I had proton radiation to successfully treat prostate cancer in 2018 as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759845/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 11, 2022

Yes, I did win the breast cancer lottery! Keeping our sense of humor through all this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/632770/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 4, 2021

@triciaot How long have you been waiting? If the surgical area hasn't opened, you should be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1505267/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with APBI (Partial Breast Irradiation)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 10:31pm

My lumpectomy (DCISstage0) was several years ago. As i recall, the recovery was uneventful. I opted...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971103/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 27, 2023

I have an appt with Dr. Susan Kok tomorrow at 8 am to get an 2nd...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/602555/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 17, 2021

Why radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795141/

Discussion: Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Pleomorphic Level 3 (Oncotype Score 34)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

@ritalu thanks for sharing. Did you get clear margins on the second surgery? Did radiation oncology...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409043/

Discussion: DCIS Treatment Plan

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

Hi Colleen, I spoke with the radiation oncologist today and he answered all my questions. According...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788050/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

They originally told me that I would need radiation either way. Now since having lumpectomy I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821034/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I had a lumpepctomy, chemo and radiation. Radiation was the easiest part. I went 5 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005365/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

I had a left mastectomy on 4/1/21 and, after healing from surgery, had 16 PROTON BEAM...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119862/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation for breast cancer: Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I saw dr yesterday and he said it was ok to continue, radiation can cause tightness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176773/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Good morning back. CT simulation is no big deal but important for your future radiation. As...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319189/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Arimidex along with the Fulvestrant injections?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

My lumpectomy for ILC was Dec 22 and I finished radiation in Jan 23. I too...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/922361/

Discussion: Lingering aches + pins & needles?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2023

My radiation dr prescribed a steroid cream which was really effective, when Miaderm wasn't taking care...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146476/

Discussion: Staying positive: How do you do it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

I did radiation. It sucks energy from you but is not as intense as chemo. Just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532617/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 8:34am

I should let you all know that I saw my radiation oncologist yesterday and she said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1060204/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Radiation and Basal Cell Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 1, 2024

I am going to have 12 weekly treatments of chemo, in addition to radiation for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824807/

Discussion: Angiosarcoma of the breast caused by previous breast radiation

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

Deluga, you may find some helpful tips in this related discussion: - My Dad has terrible...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/755732/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and kidney problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2022

@claudiaovando1 I’m surprised you had radiation recommended—did you have lumpectomy or mastectomy? The SUPREMO trial showed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1450238/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Stage 1b --how much is just too much?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2025

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