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I had a negative biopsy with good margins. I am waiting to be evaluated for preventive...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153663/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

For me I didn’t want to risk it coming back and the side effects I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860402/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

can you tell me how long before you star a ted feeling the effects of the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/765705/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2022

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750174/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 16, 2022

It wouldn't hurt to get it investigated by a cardio-oncology specialist. Radiation can effect the heart,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/750127/

Discussion: Radiation and heart rate

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 15, 2022

Just had a lumpectomy last week and pathology is showing ALH, will the radiation i have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746630/

Discussion: Atypical lobular hyperplasia: Did you have surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

As for the Aquaphor, I use it on my entire body. My Radiation Oncologist highly recommended...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87321/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 21, 2019

Has anyone tried pentoxifylline for breast fibrosis . I was just reading taking it with vitamin...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289995/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 10:06pm

Hello, I'm a breast cancer survivor. First diagnosed in 1999 with ductile carcinoma breast cancer in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333219/

Discussion: Anyone trying to get back into shape post Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 7:23am

I have asked my oncologist about the no radiation point, since we maxed me out on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973903/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2023

Hello. I had Triple-negative breast cancer (diagnosed in Aug. 2020) I'm 66 years old and after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/631334/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 30, 2021

I was diagnosed with bc in 2022 in Kansas City. They took X-rays for years and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160678/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2024

I agree with the above - proton is supposed to be way less radiation to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119962/

Discussion: Deciding on Radiation : Photon or Proton?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

Yes it is targeted to Avery small space. My lymph node was under my collar bone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1322357/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7 1:53pm

I don't remember the type. I did 23 regular doses of radiation, and 4 boosts. They...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028503/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

I started Anastrazole approx 2 weeks after radiation ended. I am now in my 4th month.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910515/

Discussion: If you had radiation, when did you start hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Yes, outpatient lumpectomy and lymph node removal on 12/21/2021 then radiation in Feb 2022. Started Anastrozole...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/802418/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2023

same here, exactly. I healed it in 3 days with fucidin, as they were going to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314022/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 28, 2020

I will be starting radiation with out my expander in, I don't know if this is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1218275/

Discussion: Radiated breast remains smaller and harder post reconstruction

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 21 1:26pm

I had surgery and one side removed with an expander. I was supposed to have radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1182958/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

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