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@auntieoakley Ask your physical therapist about using a "swell spot." Mine put in an order to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653422/

Discussion: Breast Pain/Swelling

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 12, 2021

Yes. I have ILC so whole breast radiation required. Mapping is Wednesday so will have more...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1191786/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 16, 2024

I think the main difference @lauraho is that with lumpectomy you need radiation. And of course...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777207/

Discussion: Conflicting surgical opinions? What now?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

Great report! I’m interested in your experience w Radiation..what type, whole breast? For how long?, any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/653983/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2021

I didn't have a Mastectomy, my Radiation Oncologist suggested Aquaphor Healing Ointment and Breast massage. I've...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/267342/

Discussion: Paresthesia like symptom after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 1, 2019

I'm 74, EDC Stage 1, Grade 1, H+, HER2-, 6mm tumor caught on a screening mammogram....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1198709/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 28, 2024

I had the lumpectomy for multifoci lbs on left breast. Stage 1 grade low recurrence score....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1196398/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 24, 2024

I’m DCIS grade 3. Had 2 surgeries. The ladies here on this site have helped me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780688/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and complementary or integrative therapies

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 4, 2022

@sue417 I notice that your initial post is last year, almost 9 months ago. Is your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259946/

Discussion: Fibromyalgia and radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 10:38pm

I have a lumpectomy next Wednesday and radiation treatments after healing time. I am anxious to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1213900/

Discussion: Is there ever a time I forget I have Breast Cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 15 1:07pm

Yes, radiation affects the immune system at many levels. If your Covid infection is within five...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1146565/

Discussion: Does radiation therapy affect the immune system?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 24, 2024

It was a very long process which it took the entire month of June. Everyday wound...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1101196/

Discussion: New Predictive Blood Test: ctDNA

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2024

I had burning pain in my chest m, not associated with sex really that I could...

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Discussion: Burning in chest after mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5, 2023

I had 4mo chemo, lumpectomy, radiation. I still have infusions ( form of chemo) until next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795715/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2023

How do we know that als....ex. Anastrasole, etc., prevent recurrence? I have heard they not always...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/736412/

Discussion: stop the madness

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2022

@100154 Congratulations on your success with your surgery and your radiation treatments. How are you doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261439/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

Hi @floramart. How are you doing? Are you still experiencing the hive-like welts and itchy rash...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86338/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 8, 2016

Thanks! Can I ask if this was your first breast cancer? Might I ask what kind?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197011/

Discussion: Pros and cons of endocrine therapy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 25, 2024

Si you refused chemo and radiation . I wish in oils do the same I just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1050467/

Discussion: Diagnosed with invasive ductal Carcinoma 2.2mm. Er/HER2 +3 positive

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14, 2024

I had some blisters and peeling over the radiated area the week after radiation ended. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1044694/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

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