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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

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

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

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

My treatment plan is 20 radiation session with the last 4 boosts. He said that a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283478/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 3:52pm

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

Hi I did not have chemo but I had radiation and yes my radiologist told me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341659/

Discussion: Still having fatigue

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 12:42pm

@may2024 There has been many discussion on radiation on Breast Cancer support group that may help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116882/

Discussion: Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I have known of radiation to the head or neck causing dental problems my little brother...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/742507/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 27, 2022

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 had early stage of BC, lumpectomy, negative margin, negative lymph nodes, 5 radiation treatments. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/972670/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 30, 2023

I am in the beginning part of this journey. Ductal carcinoma insitu. Trying to decide on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321009/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 3:54pm

I have not started radiation yet, today is CT scan mapping. I will be doing 20...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1149851/

Discussion: Just diagnosed with DCIS: How do I know what questions to ask?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 30, 2024

Did you have an ultrasound before and after surgery and radiation? I have an endometrial thickness...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/832133/

Discussion: Anyone experienced thickening of endometrial lining since lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2023

So were you ok with the outcome of the radiation? I have been told not to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261431/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 9, 2019

Are these BioZorb clips put in routinely at Mayo or only if they are planning to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/957943/

Discussion: BioZorb (titanium) site marker for breast cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2023

Yes, get another opinion. Or have another conversation with him and see if he meant radiation?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815397/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

My FISH test came back negative so that was good news. The surgeon recommended they clean...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1326010/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12 8:55pm

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