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If you don't have anything for the radiation dermatitis, we used Miaderm, and Miaderm with Lidocaine....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788210/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 23, 2022

Glad you did the radiation, do any and all that will help or stop the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198357/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 27, 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

I took letrozole, no problems (except some bone loss, but only because I could not take...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914925/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 2023

Today was my 8th radiation treatment today, and my plan is to have 20. So far...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/860431/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15, 2023

I just finished radiation therapy two months ago following a lumpectomy (Nov. '24) with what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1285597/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2025

You don't need to rush a decision. My oncologist told me to think on it and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1257091/

Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2025

I used aloe Vera about 10 times a day during radiation, I even kept it in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149116/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2024

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’ve had terrible tightness ever since my bilateral mastectomies, tissue expanders, left sided radiation, reconstruction. Physical...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1534762/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 5:12am

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

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

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