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@anjalima there are lots of tips to prevent radiation burn at this link https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/radiation-burn-treatment/ I used...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114944/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 31, 2024

I believe you are correct. I am currently taking radiation due to I had breast cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/971511/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 28, 2023

I had the sentinel node removed. Due to the fact that my margins were positive as...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/170140/

Discussion: Post Mastectomy Pain Syndrome: How are you coping?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2017

I am experiencing the same. I am eight months out from the radiation and had another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1153385/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 7, 2024

I'd love to hear how you get on. I'm post op & awaiting radiation treatment. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1134265/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 1, 2024

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1048517/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 10, 2024

Oh my....Very intense recovery. From your comment above it sounds like you had radiation which led...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996164/

Discussion: Breast implant vs. DIEP Procedure

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

I had a mastectomy at 82 and 6 nodes removed (3 positive). Then had 16 proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/780030/

Discussion: Mastectomies are not an option for those over 65???!!!

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 2, 2022

I choose AI , at 71 ( until Saturday). No obvious side effects. Radiation was scary...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/763416/

Discussion: What helped you make treatment decisions following DCIS lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 20, 2022

I took the questions about Oncotype DX to Dr. Sandhya Pruthi at the Mayo Clinic Breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/700231/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 18, 2022

I was extremely nauseous whit radiation for my breast cancer. They said it was as nerves....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1072325/

Discussion: Radiation and nausea

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21, 2024

I was offered both proton and photon radiation at Mayo - Rochester. I chose proton because...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1024625/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 28, 2024

No, I actually walked every day after treatments. Some fatigue during 5-week recovery post-radiation. You will...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/766260/

Discussion: My experience with proton beam therapy & breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 27, 2022

I had DCIS, stage 0, 11 years ago and did 35 days of radiation and took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219794/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

I went through radiation before my surgery and have been on hormone blockers for the last...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331100/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 8:27am

My breast was also red and enlarged, but not with just fluid I guess. The doctor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1351710/

Discussion: Bright red swollen breast since lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I love my new body as well! I am hearing women going through multiple lumpectomies and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1333340/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 9:35am

Yes, for me too and the radiation does seem key to prevent recurrence. Thank you for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086490/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

Vkm, wonderful news on your PET scan. Your mammo will be fine and radiation will go...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/781970/

Discussion: Worried, suspicious lesions found: Thought I was cancer free

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2022

Yes - it most likely will not return in the breast. I heard of a woman...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219943/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 22, 2020

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