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So sorry you’re going through such horrible side effects. Did the radiation oncologist prescribe Decadron (steroids)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1548980/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer: Whole brain radiation side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12 4:27pm

I understand both sides of this discussion. People are going through different situations both medically and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544143/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Action Site: I Now Am Finally Validated

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 12:45pm

I’m being treated now- 15 sessions, 5 days a week, proton beam radiation at Mayo. 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551852/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

@gailmarienewton I’ve only been taking Exemestane for four days. Taking half dose for a week or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1553758/

Discussion: Anastrazole and anxiety

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

@babs28 Hello and hugs! Did your surgeon suggest any radiation or Letrozole treatment? My Breast Team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552439/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

I was diagnosed with BC in 2023. Her2 - HR/PR + and premenopausal. I had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533296/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 23 7:07am

I am struggling with the decision to have radiation after DCIS situ diagnosis, and lumpectomy. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532325/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 21 5:57pm

Understood!! Am on Anastrozole & not liking the side-effect potential. Am wondering how nrcesssry it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545600/

Discussion: Anastrozole: Any studies on its side affects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 10:12am

Hello all, I read some posts about others who have experienced a TNBC recurrence to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545142/

Discussion: Cutaneous metastases (spread to skin): What treatment works?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 5:25pm

@jmab Thank you. I have 7 weeks of radiation to look forward to....just a lot to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542769/

Discussion: Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 2:12pm

@alice123 Hello Alice123: How are you doing? Just checking in. I hope that the radiation was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546564/

Discussion: Cutaneous metastases (spread to skin): What treatment works?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 1:29pm

Has anyone felt like themself after having 10 whole brain radiation treatments?How long did it take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550075/

Discussion: Whole brain radiation for breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

@briarrose You shouldn't assume your lungs are okay just because doctors "listened" to your lungs through...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1546371/

Discussion: Persistent cough after starting Anastrozole, how can I manage it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 9 9:48am

@susanes Thank You! I will be going to radiation 5 days a week for 4-6 weeks....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551954/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

I’m so sorry you’re dealing with this. I had an aggressive recurrence in my chest wall...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1554745/

Discussion: Recurrence of breast cancer after 17 years

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 1 day ago

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

Had 21 radiation treatments, used recommended cream after. Started to burn a bit after 15 and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552366/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

@mir123 Thank you for your response to the question. I never thought of what the side...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551166/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 5 days ago

@gailmarienewton one day at a time! Fingers crossed you sail through the radiation & be all...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1542794/

Discussion: Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 2:53pm

@babs28 I had 20 sessions and it was not bad at all. Mine was on the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1553845/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

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