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@kikay Both my Medical oncologist and my Radiation oncologist told me that having the re-excision and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/981363/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 15, 2023

I was HERpositive, 2 lymphnodes removed and a lumpectormy plus chemo. I had 6 weeks of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/873037/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

Yes, the cancer team is very well aware. I requested a care team meeting with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/786864/

Discussion: Radiation treatment and pulmonary fibrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 20, 2022

Hi, I also have ILC had a double lumpectomy, chemo 4 rounds, hypofractionated radiation for 5...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1545947/

Discussion: Exemestane side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 6:16pm

@jconsiglio55, I want to offer a belated welcome. It sounds like you've been getting radiation to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372569/

Discussion: Anyone else living with breast cancer and bone metastasis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

Goodafternoon Sunshine! My journey almost the same...what is an onco.??test?? I am looking @ radiation...& wondering...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015776/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

chemo for a year??? radiation for 6 weeks? I'm stage 0 (DCIS) with a very small...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043220/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Sorry, I was listing cGY not GY. I didn’t know the difference until you questioned it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017970/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

@may2024 This site from VeryWell describes different types: https://www.verywellhealth.com/breast-cancer-radiation-methods-430554 This site from Sloan Kettering discuss in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117158/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

It will be easier to decide about radiation when you know more about the extent of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004399/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2024

Had RS lumpectomy in '97, nodes not involved, maxed out on chemo/radiation at that time. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/861915/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18, 2023

Ditto on the green tea. Per radiologist instructions, put it on before radiation treatments Used calendula...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160195/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2024

Making treatment decisions after my lumpectomy for DCIS stage 0 with clear margins and a really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916684/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

What grade was your biopsy showing? How did you do with the radiation? I'm 75yo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1042299/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2024

I did have radiation and am mad I did. My radiation oncologist recommended 5 treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261995/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

DCIS 0 in 2023 47yr old -hormone responsive -had lumpectomy-consulted medical onc , surgical onc ,Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1035611/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 18, 2024

I had dcis stage 0. But grade 3. I choose to do radiation because of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115967/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

Hi Joanly! Your situation is almost identical to mine (to start with): invasive lobular carcinoma (Dec....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031304/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10, 2024

I had local recurrence, near scar after lumpectomy, 2.5 yrs after diagnosis of same (IDC, ER+),...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000094/

Discussion: Anyone experience regional recurrence of stage 1 ER+ BC < 5 years?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I had a lumpectomy in 2007 when I was exactly your age. I had radiation but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860726/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16, 2023

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