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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

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

@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

Few people have mention holding breath during radiation, I also had to hold breath to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024667/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Thank you for sharing! I have also wondered what Radiation will be like. You said your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941390/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

You can also ask if your facility offers radiation in the prone position. You lay on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1370457/

Discussion: Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2025

I also have HER2 breast cancer. I have had only one breast taken, done radiation, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/723453/

Discussion: Anyone decide not to do reconstruction after getting the expander in?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2022

@mistymar I take AlgaeCal which is available OTC. Oncologist prescribed Fosamax but that comes with its...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1543096/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 5 7:48am

Well, here I am again studying about radiation after lumpectomy. I’m 73, so the Radiologist said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764715/

Discussion: Breast cancer-free anniversaries

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2022

I had lumpectomy 4-2023, 15 days radiation, but radiation took me over a month to heal....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042593/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2024

My first diagnosis was radiation induced pneumonia especially as it was on the side of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121695/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

I finished radiation July 2024, so I'm a few months short of a year post radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1279550/

Discussion: Anastrazole and teeth problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 11, 2025

I have been on GLP-1 for about 3 years prior to cancer diagnosis (lost @ 37...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1549751/

Discussion: Anyone taken an aromatase inhibitor with GLP-1 weight loss medication?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 1:45pm

@reflector75 Hey there! In 2006 I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I went through surgery,chemo, radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548665/

Discussion: Letrozole later onset side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 10:55am

My wonderful radiation oncologist told me to eat whatever looked appetizing (my radiation treatments began after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1141278/

Discussion: Diet during radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 14, 2024

@gailmarienewton yes, your body has been through a battle for sure, but the good news is,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531788/

Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 12:39am

I had in ductal Ca and radiation but did not have your side effects. I did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073413/

Discussion: Radiation and nausea

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

If you had a double mastectomy, why do they want to do radiation? I have a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013267/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2024

This is what my radiation oncologist suggested that I use to help my skin, applying it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903913/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

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