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@mchler73, you may also be interested in these related discussions that I found searching for "nerve...

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Discussion: Has anyone started having nerve pain after radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 18, 2023

Following a diagnosis of DCIS, I had a lumpectomy 10 years ago. Although I opted out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/851946/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

@queenmary25 What a blessing it is that you don't require chemo or radiation due to erosion...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220022/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2020

Checking in and hoping no surprises with your surgery! I'm in a similar boat - lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777695/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

I am so interested to see why they suggested radiation? I too have this Chek2 gene....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276345/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

@may2024 This site from VeryWell describes different types: https://www.verywellhealth.com/breast-cancer-radiation-methods-430554 This site from Sloan Kettering discuss in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117158/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

It will be easier to decide about radiation when you know more about the extent of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004399/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Ditto on the green tea. Per radiologist instructions, put it on before radiation treatments Used calendula...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160195/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Had RS lumpectomy in '97, nodes not involved, maxed out on chemo/radiation at that time. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861915/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

I just finished radiation therapy two months ago following a lumpectomy (Nov. '24) with what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285597/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 4:33pm

How are you doing with your radiation? I won't know until at least Nov 5 when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1163784/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2024

I did 21 radiation treatments with no major adverse effects. I followed the directions and had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004461/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Are you noticing swelling in hand, arm, neck or underarm? I had mets to 7 lymph...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/862687/

Discussion: Lymph node dissection: What helps prevent & manage Lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2023

I have the Chek2 gene and have been treated with proton radiation for prostate CA and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/744616/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 2, 2022

Even the best surgeons will miss the margin. They’re pretty much cutting blind except for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319678/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3 5:42pm

Why didnt you get radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/884431/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 24, 2023

Goodafternoon Sunshine! My journey almost the same...what is an onco.??test?? I am looking @ radiation...& wondering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015776/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

I had dcis stage 0. But grade 3. I choose to do radiation because of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115967/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Hi Joanly! Your situation is almost identical to mine (to start with): invasive lobular carcinoma (Dec....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031304/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I had local recurrence, near scar after lumpectomy, 2.5 yrs after diagnosis of same (IDC, ER+),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000094/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

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