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@ppat4pr concern about radiation came from my doctors, especially radiation on the left side that could...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1014111/

Discussion: 7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 12, 2024

I had radiation and a lumpectomy however, my radiation was first then I had my surgery....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1267049/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26 8:05am

Hi @jessica79, I encourage you to click this link and pop over to the discussion talking...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1040098/

Discussion: I am a male had mammography and ultrasound. Solid tumor 1.3 cm

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2024

Good to hear! Did you do whole breast radiation or internal radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/275555/

Discussion: Looking for your experiences with Brachytherapy for Breast Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2019

I was quoted by my radiation oncologist that a study revealed 7% of women who received...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/951266/

Discussion: Pain and tightness axila to bottom of rib cage

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 21, 2023

I applaud everyone here taking a hormone receptor I was diagnosed 1.2mm tumor E&P100% positive Her-2Neg...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1396930/

Discussion: Any ideas on what is the cause of my sudden hair loss, severe thinnin

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 19 8:08pm

@colleenyoung I am doing well, thank you, 8 years after completing chemo, lumpectomy, and radiation plus...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434243/

Discussion: How do I get mentally prepared for chemotherapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9 6:57am

@roz24 i am grade 3 her2 positive, idk if that is why they want radiation

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1410594/

Discussion: Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7 1:52pm

I am triple negative, more biopsies this week, I expect to get more targeted diagnosis and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1434745/

Discussion: Diagnosed with both lobular & ductal features and triple neg

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 9 5:39pm

I had 5 day radiation. Afterwards, the skin of the irradiated breast was rough and thickened....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1445292/

Discussion: Diagnosis DCIS: Anyone have 5-day radiation treatment?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 3 days ago

So you had whole breast radiation? Were you given the option of partial breast radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1189589/

Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 13, 2024

My advice to you is to opt for the mastectomy, radiation has far greater consequences! The...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/820916/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 4, 2023

Hi. I experienced nausea once during my treatment. My Radiation treatment was different. I had Brachytherapy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245815/

Discussion: Radiation therapy side effects after bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

Welcome to connect @dlpeters7 , I am so glad you found us. There is a nice...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/903595/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 28, 2023

Honestly, that is a very good question. I know that my radiation oncologist made me wait...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/706457/

Discussion: Can radiation cause a hematoma to solidify?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 8, 2022

I only saw mine once after I completed 5 weeks of daily radiation.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1407209/

Discussion: Follow up appointments after breast cancer radiation treatment.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3 6:08am

@billiemoore Hi - Radiation Oncology was concerned about the margins after my first surgery. So I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1409670/

Discussion: DCIS Treatment Plan

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 6 12:18pm

@eaglewings22 Because you wear the swell spot under a bra, it may not be a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805135/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@plr Did you have the same surgeon for each lumpectomy? Did you have radiation?

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1405512/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30 6:43pm

Thank you!! for your response I appreciate it I naively thought once lumpectomy over and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1397121/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 20 8:48am

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