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I had 4 weeks of radiation and a lumpectomy but decided against AI. 4 years later...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1305351/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 16 10:14am

I had invasive breast cancer stage 2 2 lymph node involved. Removed 4 the others were...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022055/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

I had 3 week course and developed significant radiation fibrosis involving my pectoralis major and minor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/803431/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 29, 2023

Wow, that’s a heck of a choice. I did all of the above, I think I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174696/

Discussion: Anybody had infection while doing radiation treatments?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

I have been surprised at the fatigue I am experiencing after radiation. Also I have no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1113398/

Discussion: Coping with fatigue: What are your coping tips?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jul 28, 2024

I understand. I am going through exactly what you are now. I had it removed. Stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1102995/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2024

Curious if anyone has been diagnosed with DCIS with central necrosis & microcalcifications (mine was 0.6...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877893/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

windyshores I have tried nothing so far until I am done with radiation, the ones you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/801932/

Discussion: Anyone on tamoxifen who is in their 70's or 80's?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 26, 2023

@jemma17 What was your treatment for the growth in your clavicle? Did you have radiation treatment?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/751732/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20, 2022

@barbarah @susierq111 @berit @fundytide @neeci, did you have whole breast radiation for a triple negative breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/173007/

Discussion: Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2017

I was diagnosed with LCIS in 2023 and my first reaction was “cut them off”, but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1339549/

Discussion: LCIS - help me make it make sense

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 2 8:16am

Glad to hear that you didn’t take the hormone inhibitors,I start my 5 weeks of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338580/

Discussion: Treatment for Her2+ breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 1:22pm

Hi @brighterdays In 2013, with stage 1 BC, clear lymph nodes, clear margins, BRCA2+ and double...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/888050/

Discussion: To boost or not to boost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2023

I was actually going to comment today on radiation after lumpectomy, so glad you wrote your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/776864/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 24, 2022

In my case, the radiation offered was a kind of post-surgery "clean up" of the excision...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699856/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2022

I had a recent PT assessment for Stage 1 lymphedema (truncal/axila)following a lumpectomy and radiation earlier...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950138/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

If you decide to get radiation, and you have a DCIS recurrence, they will suggest a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285593/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 4:28pm

@whyme2023 I did want to mention also that my radiation oncologists suggested combo of clear pure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831896/

Discussion: Breast surgeon questions

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2023

I think what is most important to know is the stage and the grade of your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1152354/

Discussion: How long should I expect pain in armpit after removal of lymph nodes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2024

I have pain in the armpit. Dr. Told me it was combination of surgery scar tissue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/871713/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2023

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