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Was diagnosed on April 14. Stage 1a, IDC, HR+PR+HERs2- The surgeon in Duluth told me that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605085/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

Hi Er pr + her 2 - stage 0 I finished. Radiation, April 2nd this yr,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129557/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

@may2024 I had 6 weeks of radiation and I have taken 3 family members daily to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116990/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

Thank you. I am considering a second opinion. I am so unsure. But my oncologist did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761107/

Discussion: How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

I had 35 rads 16 yrs ago for grade 1 DCIS in my right breast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890868/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

It is absolutely an individual decision and no one’s diagnosis is the exact same. We are...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814670/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Hi jjoyce1: Sorry, I had to re-read your initial postings. I am not a medical dr....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833378/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

I’m 62 years old & a “newbie” & just starting my journey with DCIS. I was...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 3, 2022

I am encouraged by your text. I just had a mastectomy this month of my left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/919319/

Discussion: Angiosarcoma of the breast caused by previous breast radiation

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Aug 26, 2023

I feel the same as you, I have an operation in a few weeks and they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/771207/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2022

Hi I was er/pr + her 2- stage 0 clear nodes. I did 15 treatment radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1100786/

Discussion: Anastrozole - should I take?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I have an appt for a second opinion at Dana Farber on Nov 4th for atypical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756775/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2022

My radiation was 21 years ago, I felt great during and after, I was 41 at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245807/

Discussion: Radiation therapy side effects after bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

I developed lymphedema after radiation. It was also my understanding you were at risk for developing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/770318/

Discussion: Anyone experienced delayed lymphedema after lumpectomy?

Support Group: Lymphedema

Posted: Nov 7, 2022

My DCIS is Stage 0 - Grade 3. The way it was explained to me is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1115820/

Discussion: How fast does DCIS spread?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2024

timely, I went in yesterday to show my radiation oncologist the brown and black raised rough...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034642/

Discussion: Brown, raised, rough areas under breast after breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16, 2024

If you use proton radiation, there is no damage to heart, lungs or any other part...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/872197/

Discussion: What Alternative can be used instead of Radiation Therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 4, 2023

Hi @sheilazejdlik Sheila. Thank you for sharing your experience. I am in a similar boat but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777544/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2022

Yes according to my radiation oncologist damaged skin can cause itching as well as nerves healing....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309384/

Discussion: TNBC: Pain in armpit, how do I ensure it's not cancer coming back?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21 10:19am

My husband used Egyptian Bee's Wax faithfully for his throat radiation and he credits this with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1023188/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

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