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The only relevance the Radiation Ocologist saying the he would be comfortable me foregoing rads was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1183002/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

My diagnosis was IDC ER/PR+HER2- unless you have this particular diagnosis an ONCOTYPE will not be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109777/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I’m doing the same! DCIS but there was nothing present in the lumpectomy (removed with biopsy)...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767185/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 30, 2022

@colleen after I posted that, I posted info on a study that showed that radiation benefited...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700246/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

I used it. I had 15 doses of radiation and you cannot tell looking at my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/882898/

Discussion: Has anyone used Mepitel ?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2023

Hi! Fortunately my oncotype was 14 so chemo not recommended. I started full breast radiation (very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/790891/

Discussion: Invasive Lobular Carcinoma Pleomorphic Level 3 (Oncotype Score 34)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2022

The surgery involved using part of my dorsal flap to close the gap from removing 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/721588/

Discussion: Breast Cancer: Tight chest wall following radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2022

Hi there Were you HER2 positive? I was. I had TCHP first, then surgery, then kadcyla...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207163/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8 8:34pm

I think the biggest concern for breast shrinkage after radiation is when they do whole breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034129/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Shantron, How do you know that radiation to your breast wouldn't cause problems with your teeth?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867338/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

The three cancers I have had are lymphoma, penial cancer and chordoma. They found chordoma in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109986/

Discussion: Anyone else have CHEK2 gene mutation? And have had multiple cancers?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

@Joanna I checked reviews to find a surgeon. Are you certain you will have radiation? Is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/938888/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2023

My next surgery is on September 28th and hopefully I get clear margins. I am also...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/933122/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2023

Hi, I have axillary tenderness and completed ACT/immunotherapy/lumpectomy/radiation. One month out from radiation (RT) so I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205991/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7 10:59am

Did you get radiation treatment? Don’t be nervous, not all calcifications are cancer .

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101856/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 8, 2024

that I didn't need chemo, only radiation and hrt. However, the test is $4k

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948639/

Discussion: Anyone else blindsided by oncotype testing?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 16, 2023

Exactly 14 days after last radiation session, per oncology instructions

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910105/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Yes. Just had lumpectomy and will start radiation soon. What are your questions?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883559/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

Callaloo - did you have to have radiation treatment or chemo after the lumpectomy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/741216/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2022

Thanks for this information, it gives me some ideas about talking with the radiation oncologist.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693515/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 27, 2022

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