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I cancelled my radiation set up appt today as so scared. Because of being on left...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/809000/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 9, 2023

I, too, struggle with similar concerns. My docs at Mayo, told me I didn’t have to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/769303/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 4, 2022

I called for a second option and third. I wanted titanium removed from Nov 2020 biopsy....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/846585/

Discussion: Invasive breast cancer: What's next?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 20, 2023

I would speak to the radiation team, your oncologist or other physician & definitely would not...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1082240/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 7, 2024

My radiation caused 3rd degree burns so they stopped it at 4 weeks but a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1059594/

Discussion: Bad burn during radiation: Anyone had treatment stopped?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30, 2024

Progesterone positive ductal carcinoma in situ none in breast, surgery to remove them no tumor just...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/970092/

Discussion: Invasive ductal carcinoma and length of radiation treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2023

I had ILC and had a bilateral mastectomy. I had no radiation or chemo. This was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/926994/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2023

Perhaps you could find out what % of radiation recipients went on to have another breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/850644/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 28, 2023

Are you going to take the AI? My doctors suggested I, at the least, take radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768421/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 2, 2022

I just completed the 3 session Photon radiation at Mayo on Friday. 3 days in a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/611917/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2021

Thanks I have tendon pain that goes away w movement almost at 3 months w AI...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220091/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 27, 2021

Thank you for that kind response. My radiologist told me when I asked her that question...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/877495/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2023

I am 43 and I had the same procedure as you, but mine was stage 1...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159333/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

My doctor gave me some percentages regarding recurrence for IDC, Stage 1a as follows: Lumpectomy only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/988290/

Discussion: Opting out of radiation or chemo

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2023

I am sorry about this shock of a diagnosis. It can really pull the rug out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/828842/

Discussion: Paget's of nipple and other areas of breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 20, 2023

@samy Samy - don't be afraid to try the AI...not everyone has bad side effects. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/219821/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 27, 2019

I was diagnosed and had right breast lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy in Jan 2024. Full...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1272021/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 5:37pm

I had a lumpectomy almost two weeks ago. 8mm IDC stage 1B. Staging of a tumor...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1282783/

Discussion: A lot of questions: DCIS treatments and second opinions?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 15 6:51pm

Hello Lifetraveler, Thank you for your kind words. Somehow I thought I already responded but I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000289/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I saw my radiologist today for a 10 month checkup. We discussed AI's and how most...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/746764/

Discussion: How important is taking hormone blockers after surgery for IDC?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 7, 2022

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