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I have been doing water aerobics or fitness exercises daily, thinking it may help. No I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614824/

Discussion: Knee pain After completion of radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2021

I just finished my radiation from DCIS stage 0 grade 3. I did a little extra...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1087475/

Discussion: Estrogen/Progestrone medication & DCIS Stage 0 Grade 3 diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 15, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS and had a lumpectomy 12 years ago followed by radiation. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953705/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I had a speeded up schedule of radiation because I was diagnosed in the heart of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022703/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

Two weeks after my mastectomy there was a lump that felt like a bone on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321404/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2025

Yes! That is exactly what happened to me. I am in remission from Triple Negative Breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1513433/

Discussion: Phrenic Nerve damage and paralyzed diaphragm: Anyone else have this?

Support Group: Lung Health

Posted: Feb 24 8:52am

I had swelling and pain develop 8 weeks after radiation. I did have lymph edema as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1020183/

Discussion: Breast pain/inflammation and swelling post radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2024

I had radiation for 6 weeks. The only side effect was red near my collarbone where...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952553/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

I also had a double mastectomy and removal of three lymph nodes. This was done in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968181/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

My oncologist said because of my age 74 and possibility of osteoporosis on pill I can...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961036/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

Welcome, @kazzerq8. I moved your question about radiation side effects and reducing chances of recurrence to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/859918/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 14, 2023

“ ABC stands for activated breathing control. It is used for some patients who are receiving...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828827/

Discussion: Diagnosed yesterday, small calcifications in my left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I had the same thing, and went through with the radiation therapy, Honestly, I had zero...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028155/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2024

Has anyone here done radiation after double mastectomy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/978157/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2023

I started about 3 weeks after radiation was complete.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911254/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Why did you have to get radiation after surgery?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760834/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

Once the proton radiation is calculated and administered, that's it. No more is needed.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760588/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

I don't want the radiation because I have CRPS.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/740046/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2022

No I did not have radiation which I regret immensely

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1217736/

Discussion: Pain unmanaged: Considering change in breast cancer surgeon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2025

Not sure your question. It was invasive DCIS and the radiation although only 5 treatment was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/987806/

Discussion: Repeat lumpectomy? And treatment decisions. Need advice

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2023

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