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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

Hi @brighterdays, I hope you saw the helpful comments to your questions. Have you had radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/898645/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 19, 2023

I just read this article about radiation for older women. Don't know your age! https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/15/older-breast-cancer-patients-study-radiation-survival-rates/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814990/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Maybe you have an zero estrogen level too! I have never heard the oncotype test connected...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86906/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

This question was posted quite a while ago (2019) and I'm wondering if there are others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1516186/

Discussion: Looking for your experiences with Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28 12:24am

Was your radiation targeted?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354818/

Discussion: Rib and muscle pain years after radiation treatment why

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2025

@mulkey518, you may wish to join this discussion in the breast cancer support group: - Angiosarcoma...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956431/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2023

Is there anything bad of radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1223462/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2025

I was HR/PR + on both sides. Micro stasis on 1 lymph node on right, none...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1315977/

Discussion: Has anyone decided to not do radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2025

Hi I was just diagnosed in Oct this yr with dcis insitu. Surgery is Dec 15....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976651/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Thank you for this information on Proton Beam. I did know that regular radiation can damage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/127081/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2017

Are you taking AI? I opted out, but chose Radiation, I didnt need, but the team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768526/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

I had 15 radiation treatments. They were targeted to the specific tumor site. I had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248381/

Discussion: How long was your radiation therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

Hi Not sure. If you're responding to me but I don't have radiation burns. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133434/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

In March 2025 I had a lumpectomy for Lcis ( left breast) and 'am on exemestane....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1500007/

Discussion: Anybody had a contralateral breast cancer (cancer in other breast)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7 8:21am

Hello CDK Ask your doctors about Proton Radiation which pinpoints the radiation to the exact spot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326254/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2025

This sound serious, and could be related to radiation. Do ask your radiation oncologist. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/949954/

Discussion: Extreme fatigue after stopping HRT and lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2023

This sounds distressing. Can the surgeon really refuse treatment unless you agree to the radiation? Has...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891186/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

My MO doubled my OncotypeDx recurrence score when I asked the risk for no AI but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952529/

Discussion: Anyone know what kind of treatment Suzanne Somers got over the years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

@sbeechl, I updated the title of your discussion to reflect your specific question and added it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1439322/

Discussion: Radiation or not for breast cancer with Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2025

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