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To combat the soreness ( I’m reluctant now to cause it pain) I limit what I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1031247/

Discussion: After lumpectomy: Still having pain

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 5:30pm

I had 16 treatments to breast and under left arm and arm pit (axilla). I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/956748/

Discussion: Proton therapy for breast cancer: What side effects did you have?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 31, 2023

I can only tell you what I am doing. I had endometrial cancer very small but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/958869/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2023

In my case, it could be. I had 2 incisions, one for the nodes & one...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/959923/

Discussion: Anyone had DCIS high-grade diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2023

I am 74 by low ecto score lumpectomy no bc in lymph 13mm removal 12:30 left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/961004/

Discussion: Advice on Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 8, 2023

@katrina123, I'm so sorry to hear about your pain. I didn't experience that after my lumpectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/331536/

Discussion: Nerve pain after lumpectomy and breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 3, 2021

I know this is an old post, but I’d love to weigh in on this topic!...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/845851/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors & carpal tunnel and trigger finger: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19, 2023

I had 35 rads 16 yrs ago for grade 1 DCIS in my right breast. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/890868/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6, 2023

I was diagnosed with DCIS and had a lumpectomy 12 years ago followed by radiation. My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/953705/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 25, 2023

I was diagnosed 16 yrs ago,, and diagnosed this year w a NEW cancer in contralateral...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/950139/

Discussion: Conflicted on taking medication

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2023

Hi - agree with you that we were in good hands with Dr. Specht. I'm at...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/918627/

Discussion: Where to begin with treatment in or south of Boston

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2023

I had BCS lumpectomy on right breast with a reduction, and a reduction (mastoplexy) only on...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/948356/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2023

@californiazebra Hello, Did you say that you didn’t start having pain until the last couple of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/965282/

Discussion: Has anyone started having nerve pain after radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 15, 2023

Robin, your journey with radiation-induced neuropathy, brachial plexus, pain and loss of dexterity sounds complicated and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/598009/

Discussion: Radiation induced Brachial-Plexus Peripheral Neuropathy Patients

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2021

This is Mulkey 518 -- when I was first dignosed with my first cancer I had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970371/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma, what should I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

Hopefully the radiation team will give you more info on moisturizing after treatment, but in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1047286/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8 9:01am

The ComdortSlings website: www.comfortslings.com I began using a ComfortSling the day I began radiation, wearing it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1053816/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 19 1:36pm

If you are large-breasted and the radiation is directed to the underside of your breast the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045139/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 4 8:41am

Good morning . I’m 61 and on anastrozole after lumpectomy/reconstruction and 15 rounds of radiation. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1067090/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 13 9:30am

Hi @rae3, May I start with wishing you the most of laughter, happiness and togetherness ever?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/117368/

Discussion: Metastatic breast cancer: Anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2016

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