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Hi @mimzy - sorry to hear about your BC diagnosis. The waiting game and slow process...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004908/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

Medihoney is what a friend used. My radiation oncologist prescribed Cicalfate+.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1025113/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 29, 2024

Yes. I had a bilateral. No chemo nor radiation. Letrozole only.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/868974/

Discussion: Anyone experienced burning sensation/tenderness?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29, 2023

Hi I had lumpectomy. Now waiting for radiation and hormonal therapy

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/793482/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2023

I had breast conserving surgery along with a tissue repositioning/breast lift at the same time as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333453/

Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2025

I had lumpectomy then 15 radiation treatments then anti estrogen pills all since last Year November....

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Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I am looking for whole breast radiation closer to home. I have metaplastic squamous cell carcinoma,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173008/

Discussion: Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2017

My papers from the radiation oncologist office says to start skin care products on the day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170933/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2024

That you everyone for the replies. It’s very reassuring to read everyone else’s experiences with the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1386111/

Discussion: Radiation 5 vs 15 fractions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2025

I also have DCIS stage 0 but both estrogen and progesterone positive Grade2. Very small 7mm....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024265/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

Thank you! Great tips. I am in CA and we keep heat generally low/off. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815002/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

@ajcd777, allow me to bring in fellow members who have experience with intraoperative radiation (IORT). @brianphilip...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/672187/

Discussion: Anyone else have intraoperative radiation (IORT)? How is it for you?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2022

I don't know anything about ovals. I had chemo after surgery and then radiation. Originally the...

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Discussion: Skin Care during Radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

Oh no! That must have been unbearably painful. They want to do 5 weeks of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101113/

Discussion: New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

@birdie60 The surgeon was great and he did a good job. The radiation went well. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1495701/

Discussion: Newly Diagnosed DCIS Stage 0, Grade 2: Still reeling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1 12:56pm

I’ve been read about radiation fibrosis and it scares me😥

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177775/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Is radiation mandatory after lumpectomy for low grade stage 0 DCIS?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115522/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

Can you give more info on this prone position for radiation and protecting your lungs and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331578/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2025

I did use the film, I did 15 sessions of radiation. My doctor is a big...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321329/

Discussion: Mepitel Radiation Film

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6, 2025

I had 16 proton radiation treatments and used generous amounts of VANICREAM recommended by radiation oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765272/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2022

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