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Right now taking AHCC, curcumin, and Biotin. I am undergoing radiation treatment and the drs explained...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1148759/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 28, 2024

I was offered a similar radiation protocol by Cleveland Clinic after a lumpectomy. I didn't have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765790/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

You may get fatigue with radiation and eventually get sunburn-type burn. I had 1 lumpectomy followed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/241412/

Discussion: Radiation therapy after chemo for bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2019

Hi Yes, I start radiation mar 15 until 28th, 10 treatments. They gave me the choice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031252/

Discussion: After lumpectomy: Still having pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I did not have swelling but my understanding is that lymphedema is mostly caused by node...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189944/

Discussion: Has anyone had swelling in radiated armpit during radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

@beebeebaby123 Zoe, having those markers helps in locating tumor site not only for breast surgeons, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/325517/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2020

Gee I will be having radiation soon. This is terribly scary. May I ask where you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174669/

Discussion: Anybody had infection while doing radiation treatments?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

sue 417, I was and got so caught up in my radiation history. I meant to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1133486/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2024

I had mastectomy and sentinel node biopsy for invasive lobular cancer. One of three sentinel nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914099/

Discussion: ILC w/1 lymph node cancerous. Standard not to radiate lymph area?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

Not a bit. Proton radiation hits only the target cells. I was told that, during radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873572/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2023

You are brave. Thank you for sharing this! I chose breast conservation after a lumpectemy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437628/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation or Mastectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

My breast was swollen for a few months after radiation. I guess that was due to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374372/

Discussion: Unilateral breast swelling after radiation on other breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

@zeerj, here's some information about radiation pneumonitis https://cancer.ca/en/treatments/side-effects/radiation-pneumonitis How are you doing? Is treatment with prednisone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941091/

Discussion: Radiation causing lung damage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

Hi, I workout frequently and have the same swelling you are describing. I am scheduled for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538008/

Discussion: Pain in rib area of radiation.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 12:24pm

I am glad my plastic surgeon opted for skin sparing instead of nipple sparing surgery. He...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219981/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20, 2020

@sart I'm sorry this reply took so long. I am planning on wearing some sort of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538314/

Discussion: Bilateral Mastectomy Scars Healing Timeline

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 8:30pm

I started Arimidex a month before surgery and radiation a month after surgery, 21 treatments, no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538303/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 8:10pm

@roses2 I do not have a blog, but Im glad you are finding lots of information...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1422782/

Discussion: Diet for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2025

I had stage 1, lumpectomy & 5-day radiation. Pretty easy. I'm 72. I take half-dose (10...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507107/

Discussion: What treatment decisions did you make with stage 1, Oncotype 34?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 9:32am

No I did not have breast radiation yet because I think someone at MDAnderson needs to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276349/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

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