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I had 16 proton radiation treatments post-surgery and slathered on plenty of Vanicream twice each day...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1004985/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2024

I was told radiation shrinks the breast a bit. So my plastic surgeon made it a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/939155/

Discussion: Worried about upcoming reduction (had lumpectomy 3 weeks ago)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2023

Will do! One of the 3 areas of my bone scan was borderline osteoporosis. Switched me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/905659/

Discussion: Need a breast cancer buddy who has been through it (triple negative)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 1, 2023

No I am not taking AI. I was advised that I didn’t need radiation because I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768564/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

I completed 5 radiation treatments after lumpectomy. And yes I am interested in intermittent fasting and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/674199/

Discussion: Did you gain weight on Tamoxifen? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 23, 2022

@sabine66 Welcome to MayoConnect! By any chance did you have radiation following surgery? Rotator cuff issues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/315673/

Discussion: Rotator cuff tear after mastectomy surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5, 2020

Thanks, also, did you need to have chemo and radiation afterwards ? My lump was 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149614/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23, 2017

Hi I had dcis hormone pos her 2 neg. Completed treatment radiation 2024 apr. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1206368/

Discussion: Tamoxifen and Fibromyalgia

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 7 9:18pm

I also had radiation after lumpectomy. I was fine during the radiation treatment but after had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1005068/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 28, 2024

I am 77. I completed radiation following lumpectomy for IDC in my right breast 2 years...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/943599/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2023

I did concider proton but was introduced to normal radiation for 5 days so I decided...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893579/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 10, 2023

I was looking back on some threads about radiation, and I want to tag our moderator...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/614814/

Discussion: Muscular skeletal side effects from radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7, 2021

I guess after talking to a medical oncologist next week, I’ll also have all the asterisks...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/608712/

Discussion: Invasive ductile breast cancer: What should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2021

@ginny100 - Hello, dear Ginny; I am glad I could be of some help. I have...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/989347/

Discussion: Breast Cancer spread to the skin!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 31, 2023

I was diagnosed February 2024 3cm tumor removed and radiation for 15 days no lymph nodes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1289558/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 25 10:15am

Radiation did major damage to my system. You're not being impatient. Each person is impacted differently....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170216/

Discussion: Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2024

@jig4891, radiation can also cause neuropathy. It is referred to as radiation-induced peripheral neuropathy (RIPN). Neuropathy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1296676/

Discussion: Neuropathy after surgery/radiation but before anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4 3:39pm

I have left breast DCIS. Had an excisional biopsy done, but it didn't have a good...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/819592/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2023

Yes I am in a similar Situation, RSResult 32. Finished Radiation 25 session , side affects...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804672/

Discussion: Oncotype DX Test: What does it all mean?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

I was recently diagnosed with an atypical vascular lesion on the far outside of my breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1222494/

Discussion: Angiosarcoma of the breast caused by previous breast radiation

Support Group: Sarcoma

Posted: Jan 26 5:08pm

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