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I only know that it’s supposed to be safer since it uses a different type of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760534/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

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, 2025

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

2% is what my radiation oncologist said is rate for my case. I have had a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1241450/

Discussion: Tamoxifen 10mg vs 20mg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2025

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

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

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

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

Thanks Again for good advise. My rate of recurrence on the OncoType test is 4%. Did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/764072/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2022

I should have taken the time to proofread! There is also an online questionnaire that comes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1224549/

Discussion: Ductal carcinoma. Can surgery cause cancer to spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2025

I used Cera Ve. It has to be water based according to my nurses. You only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1171713/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 11, 2024

You may have some choices that have less radiation, less medication. I had only 5 days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089819/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I had 33 treatments face down. It is to protect your heart etc from radiation. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292638/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 17, 2020

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

There is a test you can take to see what your recurrence rate would be to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1532940/

Discussion: DCIS situ, lumpectomy radiation suggested.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 2:01pm

@labuckelew2025 Hi, I am a 26 year 3rd stage Breast cancer survivor and 16 year Myxoid...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1491907/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27 1:56pm

Dear @ema1 - My DCIS was stage 0 as well. However, I had no clear upper...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/979933/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2023

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