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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’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

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

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

@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

Thanks. What about your Lung issues with radiation? Curious, I have an underlying lung issue and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/941520/

Discussion: Perjeta & Herceptin Sub Q (shot) feedback requested

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 3, 2023

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

Thank you for sharing this post. It has helped me so much. I am also 66,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1270893/

Discussion: Fatigue is worse after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31 11:33am

I was told radiation for one week has not been out that long-post radiation studies only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1259136/

Discussion: 1 Week vs 3 Week Whole Breast Radiation Schedule after Lumpectomy DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 16 7:13am

I know several women that had lumpectomy and radiation afterwards. No problems and my mother-in-law was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914909/

Discussion: DCIS: Making lifesytle changes but feel I should do more.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 18, 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

will be getting Fulvestrant injection s after radiation . How is that? Side effects? I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/795207/

Discussion: Abemaciclib (Verzenio) and fulvestrant (Falsodex) Treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 11, 2023

I just received my Oncotype score and it is 10. Like you, I will have 4...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1284897/

Discussion: Breast cancer fear

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I have taken taurine for a while because it helps me sleep. I just started radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1158505/

Discussion: Has anyone taken Taurine during Chemo?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2024

@faust, I have moved your discussion to the Breast Cancer group and would like to introduce...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/110283/

Discussion: Breast cancer spread to left side of pelvis.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2016

I didn't do radiation after a lumpectomy because I had an OncotypeDX 'risk of recurrence within...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/693082/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2022

@melissa1979 -- Thanks for your information. I believe all Breast MRIs are done face down, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292644/

Discussion: Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2020

It is the right treatment for triple neg.First chemo then surgery/radiation if needed.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1245647/

Discussion: Stage 3 Triple Negative Breast Cancer: Don't know what to expect

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 26 5:13am

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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