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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

To texas5 and tonysmom--May I ask why you decided against radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241781/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20 7:45pm

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

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

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

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

How long after radiation did you feel horrible fibrosus pain?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1232518/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8 5:52pm

I had the same issue with my care team. I no longer felt comfortable with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777500/

Discussion: Diagnosed with DCIS: How do I decide on treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

Just radiation right now 23 rounds. Hope is well with you. Hope that helped.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979318/

Discussion: Early stages of breast cancer diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2023

May I ask what type of reconstruction you had? Any radiation or tamoxifen?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1106615/

Discussion: Question on DCIS outcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 16, 2024

There is also the chance, likely, for lymphadema and fibrosis, from radiation. I have both, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/779089/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2022

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