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I found reading the TAILOR RT clinical trial helpful. One arm of trial is AI only...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/900318/

Discussion: Direct to Implant and Reconstruction Same Day

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2023

My post is mostly relevant to post surgery, and following radiation treatment. I haven’t found any...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/843957/

Discussion: Survivorship/Care after treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16, 2023

I had the same diagnosis. Had a lumpectomy on 1/24 and having a second on 2/28....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/815429/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 22, 2023

@dazlin I've had two mammograms since my second surgery and radiation. The first was fine and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/281168/

Discussion: Findings in recent mamogram??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 6, 2019

Thank you, @Kanaazperiera. I'm happy to be part of this forum. I think there's a consideration...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/211219/

Discussion: Anyone dealing with Atypical Ductal Hyperplasia (ADH)?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2018

Oh, that is very inspiring!! My daughter is also HER-2 positive, has had one infusion, had...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1275239/

Discussion: How do you respond to this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 6 1:25am

Hello I had a lumpectomy in 2022 and radiation 2023. IDC and DCIS Stage 1, low...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1150180/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 1, 2024

I wish I had seen your post sooner. If you are large-breasted and the radiation is...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1143068/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 17, 2024

Finished radiation end of June - 3 weeks with 'boost' by the lumpectomy site. I am...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/914144/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 16, 2023

I really enjoy the advise to advocate, advocate. I am tired of oncologists referring to the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/886609/

Discussion: Detecting cancer in women with dense breasts: MRI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 28, 2023

@cadunkin I kept pure aloe Vera “no alcohol “ to prevent the sting. In my refrigerator....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/768162/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 1, 2022

I will have my 30th and final radiation treatment tomorrow. I did have a little nausea,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/245811/

Discussion: Radiation therapy side effects after bc

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2019

Absolutely! I am five years from my diagnosis, and it's been 3 years since I stopped...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321847/

Discussion: Cancer cells floating in the chest wall area

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 4:17pm

I am 74 also with an Onco score of 11. I did have radiation with no...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1199491/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: How to choose and manage side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 29, 2024

I had chemo, radiation and then surgery and the Dr. said my tumor had just about...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168384/

Discussion: Chemo first vs Surgery first?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5, 2024

I'm 76, have ER pos. DCIS with 2 pos. lymph nodes. I also chose to forgo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1164825/

Discussion: How do I know the surgeon took enough lymph nodes during my surgery?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 29, 2024

Congratulations on completing your radiation. I hope you find resources here to assist. However, I found...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1052423/

Discussion: After treatment

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17, 2024

How were you able to eat? My husband uses the numbing liquid and doesn’t help much....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1022318/

Discussion: Mouth Sores from chemo: When do they go away?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 25, 2024

I ended up getting fucidin, a skin repair prescription that my sister uses for her cuts,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314016/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 26, 2020

My 15 radiation treatments were done with me on my back and arms above my head....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/292647/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2020

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