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I am 74 and my oncologist said no radiation and no meds because there is an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/960304/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 7, 2023

So, what length of radiation did u have….. Had surgery 12/6/24…..estrogen and progesterone negative, grade 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215385/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 7:23am

If you took the AI’s would you still need radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1186942/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

After surgery, radiation and Chemotherapy, has there been progression of disease?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/849058/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2023

Has anyone here done radiation after double mastectomy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978157/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

I started about 3 weeks after radiation was complete.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911254/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Why did you have to get radiation after surgery?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760834/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

Once the proton radiation is calculated and administered, that's it. No more is needed.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760588/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

I don't want the radiation because I have CRPS.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740046/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

No I did not have radiation which I regret immensely

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217736/

Discussion: Pain unmanaged: Considering change in breast cancer surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20 6:56pm

What are the effects of your radiation and chemotherapy? How old are you?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761597/

Discussion: Reconstruction DURING Lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I had swelling and pain develop 8 weeks after radiation. I did have lymph edema as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020183/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

I also had a double mastectomy and removal of three lymph nodes. This was done in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968181/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

My oncologist said because of my age 74 and possibility of osteoporosis on pill I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961036/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Welcome, @kazzerq8. I moved your question about radiation side effects and reducing chances of recurrence to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859918/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

“ ABC stands for activated breathing control. It is used for some patients who are receiving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828827/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

Thanks Sue, that's comforting. I just hope my agreement to have radiation was worth it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280643/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 8:44am

I coached youth hockey (45 minutes of playing with 6 year olds on the ice a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989767/

Discussion: Exercise during treatments for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 1, 2024

Update - October 8, 2023 Yes, I did choose radiation (20 sessions) after being told the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944180/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

I have ILC, had surgery (lumpectomy) Feb 2023, 16 treatments of radiation ending May 2023, now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/885029/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 25, 2023

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