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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

I had radiation and chemo for my breast cancer. I had no problems at all with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1122347/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2024

I am at the same point of decision ... rejected chemo and meds so now need...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117140/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I had radiation burns on chest wall at about week 3 of six the burns were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158770/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 18, 2024

If your radiation is on the underside of your breast, the ComfortSlings products will be your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903940/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 29, 2023

My radiation oncologist gives all her patients Calendula cream. It's over the counter and also comes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769417/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

At age 86 my body is starting to wear out. I wonder if it was radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408925/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2025

Hi, Seniority Family of a different kind. The good news 3 yrs stage 2 left breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374504/

Discussion: Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

I was 78 at the time of my diagnosis last year which was ILC with virtually...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195792/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2024

Last 2 weeks of radiation I had 2nd degree burns. Very painful but pain meds helped....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044827/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

I had proton radiation finishing in August of 2022 for breast cancer after a bilateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/891621/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2023

When can women with early-stage breast cancer skip radiation after lumpectomy? September 15, 2022 By Maureen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805327/

Discussion: Lumpectomy without radiation vs Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2023

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197783/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 2024

@catbuddy That makes sense. I had radiation therapy (pelvic) for endometrial cancer and my radiation oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/935980/

Discussion: Best doc to follow up on lymphedema?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2023

I am sorry that radiation burned you

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86910/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2019

I have post-radiation surgery dehiscence (2 surgeries 1 before radiation and 1 six months ago ..1st...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1504825/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with APBI (Partial Breast Irradiation)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 13 11:24am

I started the day after finishing radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910578/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

There normally placed in the cavity to guide the radiation therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/817966/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 27, 2023

Mid July, just after finishing radiation

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611108/

Discussion: Capecitabine (Xeloda) side effects: how do you manage them?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2021

Thanks! Glad chemo and radiation are behind you!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86985/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2019

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