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I am 2 years after lumpectomy and radiation. At 18 months, I out of nowhere developed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1311457/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2025

If you are large-breasted and you have radiation directed to the underside of your breast, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309192/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2025

I was prescribed 20 mgs of Tamoxifin to start taking the day after I finished radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1292559/

Discussion: Has anyone in the U.S. been prescribed 5mg of Tamoxifen

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2025

Hi, Please forgive me for my English mistakes, It's not my common language... I know it's...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1290058/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2025

My wife just passed several month ago. She had HER2+ Receptor positive carcinoma which metastasized into...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1277075/

Discussion: Did you have and how do you manage Letrozole side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2025

If you are large-breasted and you have radiation directed to the underside of your breast, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274212/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4, 2025

I'm so sorry to hear this. It's hard enough to fight thru cancer but then to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272043/

Discussion: Anastrazole and teeth problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1, 2025

I had 2 weeks radiation following my lumpectomy stage 1 lobular also. One week full breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270306/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 30, 2025

I hope you can find some comfort and ways to manage your pain. I'm 54 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258253/

Discussion: Dealing with Fibromyalgia pain after breast cancer surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

I'm 74 and am waiting to start Radiation for Stage 1 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma Estrogen &...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257711/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 14, 2025

I was diagnosed with Stage 1 lobular cancer in January of 2023. I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257012/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

I have only met once with my MO prior to radiation. He told me my reoccurrence...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1253156/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 8, 2025

reply to myoga | @myoga | 2 hours ago ...sorry to hear your trouble, have had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1235643/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13, 2025

I agree with you . At the moment 2 months after radiation I am a bit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232700/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

Hi feprincess, you describe my symptoms from the radiation fibrosis really well, stretching, tightness, burning and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232489/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2025

I too had radiation that resulted in fibrosis of the muscles of my chest wall, the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232143/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2025

If you are large-breasted and you have radiation directed to the underside of your breast, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230762/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

@stars7 Thanks for updating us! Glad you had a good report from your surgeon. That’s such...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230406/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

Thanks for your feedback, yes the alcohol was intended to remove the soap residue, it helped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229657/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

@lisakukla1 I am sure the alcohol was in order to remove any residual oils from the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1229602/

Discussion: Allergic reaction to surgical soap (Chlorhexidine) after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 4, 2025

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