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I had a lumpectomy in 2007 when I was exactly your age. I had radiation but...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

I was 78 at the time of my diagnosis last year which was ILC with virtually...

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Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

If your radiation is on the underside of your breast, the ComfortSlings products will be your...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

My radiation oncologist gives all her patients Calendula cream. It's over the counter and also comes...

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Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

I had radiation and chemo for my breast cancer. I had no problems at all with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122347/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I am at the same point of decision ... rejected chemo and meds so now need...

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Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

@catbuddy That makes sense. I had radiation therapy (pelvic) for endometrial cancer and my radiation oncologist...

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Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

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

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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...

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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

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

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

I am sorry that radiation burned you

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86910/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

Hope you are doing well with radiation.🤗

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Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

Why did you doctor not recommended radiation?

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Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2023

What caused neauropathy? Radiation? In your arms?

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Discussion: I hope you make it . . .

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

Sorry, I was listing cGY not GY. I didn’t know the difference until you questioned it....

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Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 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

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

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

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