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Two different surgeons recommended lumpectomy w/radiation. I opted for mastectomy and there was no radiation afterwards...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821031/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

Another point of consideration in making the decision and timing is that the OncotypeDX test score...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653029/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

Hi I had a lumpectomy Also plus sentinel node surgery.I had ten days of radiation but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226408/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2025

My Dr. did'nt seemed concerned with my seroma. She got good margins. Now I'm off to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150204/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

Thanks KKS for sharing about your radiation treatment! I will inquire about clinical trials but my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782153/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Right now I’m scheduled for lumpectomy next week- the surgeon has me day before the surgery...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1354307/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 23, 2025

HI, Sorry to hear about the side affects you have been having from radiation. Did you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1105752/

Discussion: Have you changed your diet post breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 15, 2024

I highly recommend Jean’s cream it was developed for a loved one of a chemist. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/993102/

Discussion: Bras during radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

I wish I could offer more specifics but I won't see a radiation oncologist until 12/19...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781752/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 6, 2022

Even the best surgeons will miss the margin. They’re pretty much cutting blind except for the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1319678/

Discussion: DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2025

My radiation was very tolerable. I was not crushed/overly tired but perhaps bc I am an...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910536/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2023

Goodafternoon Sunshine! I just joined in this group of LOVE!!❤️ 🩷 My journey almost the same..except...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1015780/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 14, 2024

Wanting to give myself the benefit of extra protection, I opted for radiation. I wore a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/973400/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2023

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

I was prescribed the cream for my 15 radiation sessions. I used the cream with Aquaphor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/853227/

Discussion: Anyone use Mometasone cream for radiation side effect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 2, 2023

My ultrasound following mammo showed the lobular tumor. A biopsy confirmed it and it was a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781394/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2022

Hi Sue, Yesss I had 6 of 8 rounds of chemo, partial mastectomy and 12 of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1258255/

Discussion: Fatigue post treatment and fibromyalgia

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2025

@llthomson It was a single mastectomy, I had 25 sessions of radiation and now I'm on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1514974/

Discussion: invasive lobular carcinoma and invasive lobular in situ

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 9:41am

I understand how scared you are. I had a lympnodectomy, lumpectomy, and 30 treatments of radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1017945/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 18, 2024

My surgeon wanted an MRI 6mo. After surgery, but since I just finished radiation May 8,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877094/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC): Any advice?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

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