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I had lumpectomy and two reexcisions for DCIS of my right breast, and then five days...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1226385/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:04pm

I was diagnosed with triple negative grade 3 invasive carcinoma last December. I couldn’t get chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/661345/

Discussion: Triple Negative Breast Cancer: What treatments are you having?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 10, 2021

I had to get a cardiac release (I had recently had an exam at my cardiologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1090238/

Discussion: Heart tests prior to Breast Cancer Surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20, 2024

Joan, You'll also appreciate the posts in this discussion: - What did you do to help...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1011145/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 7, 2024

@shelleyc, am I understanding you correctly that radiation has been recommended for you? The role of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/276346/

Discussion: Genetic testing...does anyone have the CHEK2 gene mutation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6, 2020

@jjmoon, welcome. As replies to your specific questions regarding lumpectomy WITH radiation vs mastectomy, you might...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1266548/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 12:21pm

@triciaot Rubyslippers brings up another point. My doctors didn't want me to have radiation and I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1177642/

Discussion: Lumpectomy or mastectomy that is the dilema. Any insight would help.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 21, 2024

Oh...yes, I was forewarned about the side effects of radiation. I was sent to a chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1055618/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 23, 2024

I had radiation on left side. The radiologist used image guided radiation (IGRT) and a breathing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/893682/

Discussion: How can this be?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 11, 2023

Two weeks after my mastectomy there was a lump that felt like a bone on my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321404/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 8:55am

I am about to start radiation treatments. What should I expect, fatigue? It's treating my breast...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976925/

Discussion: Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2023

Why would you decline radiation. I had no side effects and other than the drive to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264435/

Discussion: low grade cancer no radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2019

Also, I was given a recurrence rate of 30% without radiation and less than 10% with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/264432/

Discussion: low grade cancer no radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 3, 2019

I’ve been given a swell spot from my lymphedema specialist for an area of fibrosis in...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/805134/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 1, 2023

@dlpeters7, how is radiation treatment going? What tips would you share back for those following your...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/910291/

Discussion: Starting Radiation Treatment: Worried about side effects. Tips welcome

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 9, 2023

Me! Never took All and no radiation and no recurrence....pray it lasts And why with dcis,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220059/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 24, 2021

I am trying to understand. Oncotype does two things: assesses risk of distant recurrence, and benefit...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/699741/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2022

Rene, this might not apply in your case but I was offered site-specific radiation on a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/756895/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 4, 2022

@jennygarre You’ll find the radiation treatment the easiest one to deal with. Don’t worry about it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1316108/

Discussion: Anxiety over radiation burns: What can I expect?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 29 8:39pm

Also, I forgot to mention that my mom died of breast cancer. She had a lumpectomy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/759095/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 9, 2022

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