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@notacopy, here's a discussion about radiation fibrosis: Short Course Radiation Treatment and Radiation Fibrosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/short-course-radiation-treatment-and-radiation-fibrosis/ See...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942616/

Discussion: Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I did have radiation and am mad I did. My radiation oncologist recommended 5 treatment of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1261995/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 1:27pm

I had a lumpectomy , chemo and then radiation for a tumor in my right breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197534/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

I'm 82 now. I had a lumpectomy, chemo for a year at 79 and radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043185/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

Just read this on radiation for older women: https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/15/older-breast-cancer-patients-study-radiation-survival-rates/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814993/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

Perhaps your doctors meant having radiation for 4-6 weeks? I’ve never heard of having radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781830/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Hi @tessadaly, have you made a decision about radiation treatment? What type of radiation would you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950507/

Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

My radiation oncologist practically ordered me to use calendula cream. He said studies show it is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1083212/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 8, 2024

The lump could be from the radiation. My nurse at the radiation center told me this...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1112893/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2024

I was diagnosed with DCIS grade 2 ER/PR +. I had a lumpectomy with clean margins....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805106/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I think i reported this somewhere but don't see it. I'm 80. I just finished radiation....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/654062/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

Radiation should ideally start at 6 weeks but I did find this study on breastcancer.org that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653021/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 10, 2021

She did not have radiation. The oncologist and surgeon did not think all the side effects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/707131/

Discussion: Positive DCIS margins: Concerned about treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11, 2022

After checking out the causes above (hopefully pinched nerve, etc) please get some MRIs or nerve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1089893/

Discussion: Left hand muscle fatigue after 4 years of TNBC treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19, 2024

I agree with what you say. I have been in a similar position, being diagnosed with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/909086/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 7, 2023

The number of sessions vary for reasons I'm not sure. I do know that the total...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1028559/

Discussion: Anyone had 33 sessions of radiation for DCIS with lymph node?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2024

I too had a lumpectomy and radiation. I felt better about having radiation than chemo. That...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/196710/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 19, 2018

i'm exhausted every day , finished chemo a year ago , radiation 7 months ago ,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266169/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 1:41am

I agree. I educated myself on radiation versus no radiation. The radiologist agrees with my situation,so...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1157537/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2024

If you are highly ER+ you might ask if the treatment with aromatase inhibitors (or tamoxifen...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939212/

Discussion: Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

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