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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 also had grade one, decided on lumpectomy and radiation but I had radiation in the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763343/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

I found her books so helpful when I was going through mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. Thanks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890426/

Discussion: Did your journey start by reading the books by this lifelong advocate?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2023

haven't started them yet .Suppose to start after radiation. Was not told anything about them!! and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/784118/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 12, 2022

For the Her2 positive breast did you have taxol, Herceptin and perjeta followed by a lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760475/

Discussion: Who else is HER2 positive?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2022

One yet. Putting off meds till radiation side effects diminish. Just starting a research of alternatives...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/326544/

Discussion: Aromatase VS estrogen blocking supplements

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 3, 2020

My experience with ILC is that I had a lumpectomy, but the margins were not clear...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1026322/

Discussion: Invasive lobular cancer and treatment choices

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2024

I was told the same as you that the radiation will hardened the best implant. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900095/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

Well done Sharon, that bit is over!🙏😃. After my radiation I treated my skin several times...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1180387/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 26, 2024

My lymphedema started during radiation. ( breast lymphedema) everything I have done hasn’t worked. What worked...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877360/

Discussion: Why remove a sentinel lymph node that shows no sign of disease?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

I had radiation at 79 with no problems at all after chemo for breast cancer. I'm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807729/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2023

I hope the radiation wasn't too bad for you. Mine is in such a weird area....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/778867/

Discussion: Location of tumor: Anyone had breast tumor in lower inner quadrant?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 29, 2022

Thank you, yes, I am asking about the accelerated radiation that is available at Mayo. In...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/605087/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27, 2021

What type of radiation will you have? Let me know and I'll connect you with others...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/597239/

Discussion: Virtual support for Breast Cancer: Starting radiation soon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25, 2021

I had stage 1 34 treatments of radiation. No lymoh node involvement. Let your oncologist be...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1021499/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 24, 2024

@mulkey518 So sorry to hear about your rare cancer. How long after your radiation treatments did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1013632/

Discussion: Breast Cancer 2nd time and hysterectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 11, 2024

Thanks. I had radiation 12 years ago and have been told it will take longer for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/927049/

Discussion: Scar help? Anything to help them fade or smooth out?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

I am 81 starting proton beam radiation---I had radiation in my left breast, but not proton,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/800255/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 22, 2023

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