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I had radiation for 6 weeks. The only side effect was red near my collarbone where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952553/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

If you have radiation, which I had 15 days on left breast. You will have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090203/

Discussion: Heart tests prior to Breast Cancer Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

Thank you for your detail reply. I have been told at Mayo that radiation these days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/659547/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma in situ in one breast, lobular hyperplasia in other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 3, 2021

27 years next month. Breast cancer (double negative) 6 rounds chemo, 35 radiation treatments. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305414/

Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16 11:02am

Radiation wasn't too bad. I had 15 treatments. A little red and discoloration. Used lotion to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1307499/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19 8:28am

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

Yes I did. And not sure if I made right choice. I n Knew I would...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197784/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

I am trying to decide whether to have radiation or skip it for my stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028315/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

I had a lumpectomy along with removal of 13 lymph nodes (cancer present in 7) on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982092/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

I am very interested in what your oncologist recommends, and what you finally decide. I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620311/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

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

Not sure your question. It was invasive DCIS and the radiation although only 5 treatment was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987806/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

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

I was told radiation for one week has not been out that long-post radiation studies only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259136/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 7:13am

I am 71, and stage 0 cancer free. My chances for reoccurrance are under 6%, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/799206/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2023

Hi I was diagnosed in 2023 Oct. DCIS hormone positive Her 2 negative Stage 0. 2024...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1299675/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8 9:24am

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