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It’s radiation. I will suggest aloe vera. Thank you for your response.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1125990/

Discussion: Women w/breast cancer experiencing burned skin from chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2024

I have 23 rounds of radiation. My cancer tumor was in the duct area.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979317/

Discussion: Early stages of breast cancer diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

I decided not to have the estrogen blockers, due to concern about them exacerbating some other...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257093/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13 1:05pm

@marshgirl24, thanks for the follow-up and sharing what worked for you. This will be really helpful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1230228/

Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5 4:01pm

I don’t remember exactly but was still under treatment for my right breast. The lobular cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199791/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

I had low grade lumps in both breasts. I chose to do 18 rounds of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189701/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Several years ago I had a biopsy that identified DCIS. I had. Lumpectomy performed and there...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/964721/

Discussion: No cancer found in lumpectomy tissue?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2023

My Oncologist wants to do a whole breast radiation treatment, but only for 15 weeks plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/839650/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2023

Very helpful information! I/ 57 yrs and had lumpectomy surgery 11/30 for ILC and just received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781302/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

I got 5 sessions of radiation with a high dose at each session. Targeted. It was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/897031/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma (IDC): Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2023

I had a 1 mm anterior margin, focal, all other areas were 2 mm, DCIS, intermediate...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/990393/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 2, 2024

Thanks to all. I was scheduled for my radiation planning session today, and after much discussion,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224155/

Discussion: Aromatase inhibitor vs. radiation post DCIS Stage 0 WITH diabetes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28 6:13pm

Hi, is an MRI standard follow up care after surgery, radiation? Thanks

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/271728/

Discussion: Aromasin (exemestane)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 14, 2019

I was diagnosed with early stage ER+ breast cancer at age 70. I had a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028942/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

I only know that it’s supposed to be safer since it uses a different type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760534/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

2 weeks ago diagnosed with invasive lubular carcinoma. I've now had all the tests and in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271402/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 11:30pm

@meghan13 I had 37 radiation treatments on my chest and side about 8” x 12”. During...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1273744/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 9:54pm

Please ask your radiation to explain the treatment plan again because if memory serves me (which...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888093/

Discussion: To boost or not to boost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

I am sorry you have gone through this, what a horrible thing to go through. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821398/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Hi, did your daughter end up getting radiation? I’m in a very similar boat as her....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706864/

Discussion: Positive DCIS margins: Concerned about treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2022

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