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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2023

We had milkshakes on the way home one week. One week we treated ourselves to some...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 5, 2023

I decided not to take tamoxifen after lumpectomy ,chemo and radiation. I only ended radiation a...

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Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2022

Yup 5 cancers. Two were in the same family those 2 were anal (surgery, chemo radiation)...

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Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 13, 2025

At 64 years old I was Stage 1, Grade 1, oncotype 13 IDC lumpectomy of left...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2024

Hi! I finished radiation end of January for ILC and DCIS after lumpectomy and am now...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/874191/

Discussion: Anyone else diagnosed with IDC & ILC, at the same time?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2023

Thank you for the tip on the Aloe gel and the Active Skin repair gel. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/847097/

Discussion: Painful lump/spots after lumpectomy not going away?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21, 2023

I had 35 rads 16 yrs ago for grade 1 DCIS in my right breast. I...

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Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

It is absolutely an individual decision and no one’s diagnosis is the exact same. We are...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2023

Thank you. I am considering a second opinion. I am so unsure. But my oncologist did...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/761107/

Discussion: How do I get a Second Opinion (cancer)?

Support Group: Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2022

Hi Er pr + her 2 - stage 0 I finished. Radiation, April 2nd this yr,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1129557/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 23, 2024

@may2024 I had 6 weeks of radiation and I have taken 3 family members daily to...

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Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

The oncotype - determines if you need Chemo. I was a 22. I had 21 radiation...

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Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29, 2019

Dr. Vallow will be my radiation oncologist so it was affirming to see her quoted in...

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Discussion: FAST-Forward: Anyone had Ultra-hypofractionated Radiotherapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2021

Yes dcis in situ, located in one area… no radiation, no 5year therapy drugs, 1 year...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1228750/

Discussion: Anyone diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 3, 2025

@twin245, how are you doing? Have you finished radiation and started with exemestane and everolimus now?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1372606/

Discussion: Preventing everolimus and exemestane mouth sores and hair loss?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 17, 2025

My tatoos are so tiny they are hardly visable.It is no big deal but it does...

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Discussion: Rib and muscle pain years after radiation treatment why

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2025

My husband used Egyptian Bee's Wax faithfully for his throat radiation and he credits this with...

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Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26, 2024

Thank you and good luck with your last week of radiation as it does get a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/852077/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2023

My concerns with radiation is the possibility of it causing more health issues to the lungs...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815209/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

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