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I was very concerned with developing radiation induce pulmonary fibrosis when I was first diagnosed. I...

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Discussion: Radiation induced fibrosis: How are you managing it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

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

Lumpectomy and radiation and Letrozole as past menopause.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1064541/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2024

Hi I had a lumpectomy Also plus sentinel node surgery.I had ten days of radiation but...

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Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:39pm

You don't need to rush a decision. My oncologist told me to think on it and...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 1:03pm

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

Hi Sue, Yesss I had 6 of 8 rounds of chemo, partial mastectomy and 12 of...

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Discussion: Fatigue post treatment and fibromyalgia

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15 3:42am

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...

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Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

@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

Making treatment decisions after my lumpectomy for DCIS stage 0 with clear margins and a really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916684/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

@kikay Both my Medical oncologist and my Radiation oncologist told me that having the re-excision and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981363/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

I was HERpositive, 2 lymphnodes removed and a lumpectormy plus chemo. I had 6 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873037/

Discussion: What Alternative can be used instead of Radiation Therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Yes, the cancer team is very well aware. I requested a care team meeting with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786864/

Discussion: Radiation treatment and pulmonary fibrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

What grade was your biopsy showing? How did you do with the radiation? I'm 75yo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042299/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

DCIS 0 in 2023 47yr old -hormone responsive -had lumpectomy-consulted medical onc , surgical onc ,Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035611/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

chemo for a year??? radiation for 6 weeks? I'm stage 0 (DCIS) with a very small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043220/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

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