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Hi. I'm 73, had DCIS in right breast 15 years ago, had a ductectomy & course...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343419/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2025

Hi callalloo, From what I read your massage, you had lumpectomy of DCIS, but will not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/816711/

Discussion: Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2023

Thank you for responding to my message. It is comforting to hear that there are others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661615/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 11, 2021

My cancer has been in my left breast all 3 times. The first was a tumor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331266/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

I’ll share my story. I zambian 75; had a lumpectomy on right breast in April ....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I’m a Radiation Therapist and so have had extensive education about how radiation works in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867868/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2023

Diagnosed 11, 2022, had lumpectomy 12-13-22, met with Radiation oncologist 1-10-23, recommended treatment 4 week Radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795138/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

Hello, I had the same experience with infection. I also had chemo and radiation. Actually the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1406015/

Discussion: Please share your experience with the Diep Flap Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2025

I did have chemo and then followed a month later with the radiation. I actually. a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1388797/

Discussion: New to this forum: Who else made it through chemo (in their 70s)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2025

Hi Katrina, I was able to read my Path report that came back from Mayo. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/916638/

Discussion: Low Grade Adenosquamous Carcinoma. Anyone else diagnosed with this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 21, 2023

I had forty treatments. The dose was probably lower than what you got. They tell you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1046825/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7, 2024

I have the CHEK2 gene which, in men, causes prostate, breast, thyroid and colon cancer. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/829022/

Discussion: Are there any male breast cancer survivors that take Lupron?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

I sincerely appreciate everyone's great replies! I have made my decision. I am definitely foregoing the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257127/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

Anastrozole is endocrine therapy, to prevent hormones from feeding your cancer. If I were concerned about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815210/

Discussion: Right breast cancer DCIS: Is 4-5 weeks of radiation normal protocol?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I met with a radiation oncologist to discuss radiation and didn't have it. I don't see...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794646/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 10, 2023

Thank you for your reply. Has anyone experience a lot of swelling along with the fatigue?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/662423/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 14, 2021

Just finished 15 radiation treatments on 12/26. I went without a bra to keep any pressure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/994315/

Discussion: Bras during radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2024

Do you have a choice to see a radiation oncologist? She could give you a fuller...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286917/

Discussion: Anyone over 65 with early stage breast cancer omit radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2025

This is more a question about whether to stop. I'm stage 4 and between radiation and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1544762/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 7 9:39am

@sally484 so true! This is one of those side effects they just don’t talk about. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1541995/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3 11:54am

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