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I had daily radiation treatment for 4 weeks. O advice from others and oncologist I used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/911279/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2023

Yes, they were pushing the brachytherapy for me. My late Dad had radiation for colon cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1262040/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19, 2025

Hi Wondering if anyone else out there after they're done radiation treatment ends up being anemic....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207702/

Discussion: Anemia after breast cancer treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2025

In spite of the deep breaths, I had lung scarring. During 20 radiation treatments , no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1517146/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 1 10:50am

I just found out I have a small cancerous mass in my breast. They recommend a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1507554/

Discussion: Mastectomy: What do you wear after the compression bra?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16 4:56pm

Mine was 17mm idc, deep, close to the chest. Surgeon elected to go in from under...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1531316/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20 10:14am

Hi,EVERYONE’s decision is so personal. Here’s where I am right now unless things change after radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860390/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

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

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

@kherman8434 my situation is similar, diagnosed in August with early stage 1 ILC, lumpectomy & 5-day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520963/

Discussion: Why are dosages for estrogen suppression drugs one-size-fits-all?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6 11:32am

thank you Mistymar. do you know if you had proton or photon radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1369112/

Discussion: Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 12, 2025

I think I will call the radiation Dr and ask if it's a late side effect.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1356425/

Discussion: Rib and muscle pain years after radiation treatment why

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 25, 2025

Wow, 22 years, that is great. Did you take radiation, chemo and double mastectomy?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1221992/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2025

@sara3333, have you decided to go ahead with radiation? Would a second opinion help?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1207159/

Discussion: Microinvasive breast cancer and positive senitel lympyh node

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 8, 2025

Wasn’t sure if that question is for me. I am not taking meds and did do...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/977067/

Discussion: Early stages of breast cancer diagnosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Chemo and radiation. Took a year for the dreaded chemo curls to go. 🤣👍👍

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/924439/

Discussion: Hair loss: Did you shave your head? What products did you use?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 5, 2023

Absolutely no side effects at all from the 3-day partial breast radiation!!!👍

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750284/

Discussion: Anyone have experience with APBI (Partial Breast Irradiation)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

I am 75 and am completely not myself from the double mastectomy six weeks ago.....I feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1540868/

Discussion: Extreme exhaustion 7 weeks after double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 2 7:03am

I found another helpful piece of expert guidance from Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552233/

Discussion: Anyone cure their BC with alternative methods?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 4:19pm

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

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