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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

Several others have provided similar advice. You need to get a copy of the biopsy report...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286210/

Discussion: Treatment plan questions following my wife's recent diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20 3:30pm

I’m having brachytherapy for my lumpectomy. After pathology says margins are clear, they do this one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/945627/

Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 10, 2023

My numbers were low too. Went on Anastrozole, I considered all my factors and I decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296719/

Discussion: Second opinions: I'm so glad I got one.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4 4:20pm

Hi worried 1111. I'm taking Verzenio since December last year, since surgery and radiation. Did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321690/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 1:10pm

Thank you for your reply! Happy to know radiation wasnt too awful. I'm leaning toward that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761610/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2022

I had 30 radiation treatments for triple negative stage 2. It was localized treatment. Afterwards, one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173009/

Discussion: Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2017

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

Hi everyone- I guess I can say I have my "treatment" plan and am moving forward....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/785950/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2022

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

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

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

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