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Hi @mimzy - sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis. The waiting game and slow process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004908/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

My medical oncologist stated them before sending me on to radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910424/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

I had a metal clip put in during biopsy at one medical facility. I decided to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1073442/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 23, 2024

I was recently diagnosed with an atypical vascular lesion on the far outside of my breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222494/

Discussion: Angiosarcoma of the breast caused by previous breast radiation

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jan 26 5:08pm

@sue417 I notice that your initial post is last year, almost 9 months ago. Is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259946/

Discussion: Fibromyalgia and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 10:38pm

I had lumpectomy then 15 radiation treatments then anti estrogen pills all since last Year November....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972764/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I am looking for whole breast radiation closer to home. I have metaplastic squamous cell carcinoma,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173008/

Discussion: Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2017

Hi cedar75….I have had acid reflux since radiation too. It's terrible. I had 19 radiation treatments...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021988/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

I’ve been read about radiation fibrosis and it scares me😥

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177775/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Is radiation mandatory after lumpectomy for low grade stage 0 DCIS?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115522/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

My papers from the radiation oncologist office says to start skin care products on the day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170933/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

Seriously---radiation was a day at the beach compared to the adjuvant therapy drugs they want you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1118303/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 5, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS Stage 0 in September 2022. I had surgery 12/5/22 and started...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/822122/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 7, 2023

I have radiation burns after 6 weeks of radiation on my breast. I am using Xeriform...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/753690/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and kidney problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 25, 2022

Im in the same boat. I have decided not to take estrogen blockers due to almost...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267980/

Discussion: Looking for research re: taking AI drugs vs not taking them

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27 11:06am

I don't know anything about ovals. I had chemo after surgery and then radiation. Originally the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170583/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

Oh no! That must have been unbearably painful. They want to do 5 weeks of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101113/

Discussion: New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I also have DCIS stage 0 but both estrogen and progesterone positive Grade2. Very small 7mm....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024265/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Thank you! Great tips. I am in CA and we keep heat generally low/off. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815002/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

@ajcd777, allow me to bring in fellow members who have experience with intraoperative radiation (IORT). @brianphilip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672187/

Discussion: Anyone else have intraoperative radiation (IORT)? How is it for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2022

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