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I had the one-week radiation therapy following a lumpectomy for Stage 1 lobular breast cancer. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257042/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

I am finishing my four weeks of radiation. I had a lumpectomy with clear margins and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1251832/

Discussion: Off Anastrozole and Letrozole after a year

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2025

Good morning Colleen - Thank you! I am recovering very well from my bi lateral mastectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245009/

Discussion: Single Mastectomy: What will Recovery Time be like? How long?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2025

Thank you! Your words are so comforting already. I was diagnosed with IDC and had lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1237070/

Discussion: Starting on targeted breast cancer meds.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2025

Yes, you are not alone! I had six weeks radiation for BC. Now, I am having...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1234052/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 10, 2025

I would say it started 6 weeks afterward and kept progressing for another six weeks. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232656/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2025

I don't have the pain from radiation treatment. I have had many falls and car accidents...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1231138/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2025

Hi, Here is my experience so far. I have stage 3 ILC, pre-diebetes, and with osteoporosis....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226355/

Discussion: Anyone taking a CDK4/6 inhibitor?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

Hi @Susan7656, 2 years ago when I first got breast cancer I had a lumpectomy and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221599/

Discussion: Anyone experience pain on one side wth placement of Tissue Expander?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2025

I was diagnosed with DCIS in September, had surgery in November and had radiation in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1219964/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2025

After chemo and radiation and 8 months after starting AIs and Prolia I developed knee pain...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1208871/

Discussion: Reduce dose of exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2025

Sending good wishes to you! I wouldn’t jump to conclusions, just yet. Everyone’s experience with AI’s...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1205568/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 6, 2025

I had Stage 1 same type as you. I had 20 rounds of radiation over four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1200425/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 30, 2024

In 2017 I was diagnosed with breast cancer in two sites in my left breast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1190277/

Discussion: Decision about Letrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2024

I agree that the arm position is painful. My radiation started about 6 weeks post surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1184312/

Discussion: Anyone having right breast radiated and holding breath?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2024

Had last radiation yesterday. Got to ring the bell and everyone cheered me wow! Luckily I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180236/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

my name is Laura Henderson and I have peripheral neuropathy. I believe mine stems from chemotherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1178688/

Discussion: Chemotherapy-induced neuropathy: What helps get rid of it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Nov 23, 2024

i finished 3 weeks of radiation 5 days a week , a couple of months ago...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1172069/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2024

I feel exactly the same way. If this recurrs my next step will be exactly that....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170270/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

I switched from anastrozile after one month to Letrozole. I took two brands of Letrozole (accord...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1151235/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2024

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