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I did 5 weeks of proton beam therapy radiation at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/252864/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2020

I started Tamoxifen during radiation w/ encouragement from my medical onc while the radiologist advised against...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910618/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Hi, thanks for the information. I haven’t been seen by a cardiologist just yet. Prior to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750124/

Discussion: Radiation and heart rate

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Hi I wish the hospitals would tell you about the effects of radiation and have support...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129989/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 24, 2024

If you are large-breasted and you have radiation directed to the underside of your breast, I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1274212/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 1:42pm

Hello I had lumpectomy with Prop, Versed and Fentanyl. 2. I was diagnosed with ILC and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282192/

Discussion: A lot of questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 5:42am

Gee certainly gives me motivation. Was your radiation treatment whole or partial?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189847/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

https://www.breastcancer.org/managing-life/immune-system/cancer-treatments/radiation-therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146503/

Discussion: Does radiation therapy affect the immune system?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

Can you share the radiation side effects your mom had to deal with?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1084170/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 10, 2024

Same! I had radiation but MGH never mentioned anything but Fosamax or Reclast?!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034248/

Discussion: Breast cancer treatment and osteoporosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

Was radiation or chemo recommended? It may not be known if one of these are necessary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/894421/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 12, 2023

I had a DCIS diagnosis July 2022. Surgery for lumpectomy, followed by radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/883542/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2023

The radiation dermatitis can be helped with calendula cream and aloe gel (scent free).

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86774/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2019

Quite interesting. I opted for mastectomy to avoid radiation. Thank you for sharing your story. FYI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1109652/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2024

I wanted to avoid rad, but was told radiation for my IDC tumor would give me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833361/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Yes, my score was a 28. I have a 6% chance of reoccurrence or IBC with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/767958/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

Hi @tygerrag2, it's been almost 2 weeks since you mentioned having low blood counts after radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/732441/

Discussion: How did you manage the effects of radiation therapy? Low blood counts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2022

No. Started Letrozole 3-18-23. Finished radiation therapy 3-01-23. Medical Oncologist wanted me to start 3-02-23 direct...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/856116/

Discussion: Re: Breast cancer, a-fib, and calcium tablets

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 7, 2023

This is Mulkey 518 -- when I was first dignosed with my first cancer I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970371/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

I had daily radiation treatment for 4 weeks. O advice from others and oncologist I used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911279/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

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