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Check into proton radiation therapy vs. traditional radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919805/

Discussion: Tumor Invasion to Pectoral Muscle?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2023

I have both LCIS and ALH. I had LCIS classic and also pleomorphic. I had surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534458/

Discussion: I have LCIS, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24 1:59pm

Find a proton radiation center close to you. It is an amazing form of radiation that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762094/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Proton radiation is stronger than other radiation. Correct?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762343/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

Yes, my calcifications are cancerous. Did you have 5 radiation sessions or 5 WEEKS of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831197/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

That is very interesting and I am always happy to learn something new. We sound very...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1538872/

Discussion: Anastrozole and vestibular disease

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

@mimi09 each story is valuable to the rest of us. Do you mind sharing what your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1520302/

Discussion: Post radiation after breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5 11:53am

I would suggest talking directly to the radiation oncologist. The one I consulted was very helpful...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1533027/

Discussion: DCIS situ, lumpectomy radiation suggested.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 22 3:55pm

@judith40 Have you decided on radiation yet? I had radiation 2 years ago and that was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1216030/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18, 2025

I had radiation and a lumpectomy however, my radiation was first then I had my surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267049/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2025

Hi @jessica79, I encourage you to click this link and pop over to the discussion talking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040098/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

@ppat4pr concern about radiation came from my doctors, especially radiation on the left side that could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014111/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I was quoted by my radiation oncologist that a study revealed 7% of women who received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951266/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

Good to hear! Did you do whole breast radiation or internal radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275555/

Discussion: Looking for your experiences with Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2019

My advice to you is to opt for the mastectomy, radiation has far greater consequences! The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820916/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

I was dx tnbc then determined BRCA2+, I did chemo hair thinned so I got head...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1535727/

Discussion: Triple negative - newly diagnosed and looking for your experiences

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 9:57am

@auntieoakley Definitely not refusing radiation bc had lumpectomies. My choice now is to continue with radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1408114/

Discussion: DCIS Treatment Plan

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2025

@rgleclerc so happy, my oncotype came back low (13). I will continue on the letrozole and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1490202/

Discussion: Lymphovascular Invasion Present

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25 10:56am

So you had whole breast radiation? Were you given the option of partial breast radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189589/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

Welcome to connect @dlpeters7 , I am so glad you found us. There is a nice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903595/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

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