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Radiation wasn’t bad until the end where I was given 4 boost radiation treatments. That’s when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/807120/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

I saw my medical oncologist today, for my regular 3 month visit, and she referred me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/804390/

Discussion: Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31, 2023

Good morning, I was just diagnosed with DCIS stage 0. Options Lumpectomy with 4 weeks radiation/meds,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/794377/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 9, 2023

I received radiation at Siteman Cancer Center, part of Washington University in St.Louis, MO. I was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/782432/

Discussion: Radiation and Invasive Lobular Cancer

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2022

I was Diagnosed with ductile carcinoma stage one breast cancer in March. I had the 2cm...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/618920/

Discussion: Zometa (Zoledronic acid), should I take if not on AIs?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 22, 2021

I cant believe how similar our stories are. I had a fall in the hospital when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/314013/

Discussion: Lumpectomy scar healing time

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 24, 2020

I had 33 radiation treatments. Things went well until exactly halfway through, We had even gone...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1045036/

Discussion: Radiation: When do side effects show?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 3, 2024

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1016950/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 16, 2024

Thanks, Colleen. Yes, Karen @karenatmato (I hope that finds you!), I had 10 whole brain radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/166554/

Discussion: Metastatic Breast Cancer: Whole brain radiation side effects

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 23, 2019

I also had a reoccurrence 15 yrs after a mastectomy. It was on the scar line...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1293429/

Discussion: New Lump After Mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 30 10:52am

During my second month of radiation my OB gynecologist advised me to have a total hysterectomy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1187070/

Discussion: Is it just me, or do others suffer with no help too?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 8, 2024

@sharon44r I know you said you would talk to your doctor about this, but the radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1176761/

Discussion: Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2024

Me too I went from anastrazole to letrozole and I have it in my hands and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1242344/

Discussion: Breast Cancer and Neuropathy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21 1:22pm

Thank you @angiemal. I have been doing the same thing so I will keep on doing...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1138791/

Discussion: Diet during radiation treatments

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 9, 2024

Hi there, I'm sorry you are also on this journey but glad you can reach out...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/889934/

Discussion: To boost or not to boost

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2023

I have a male friend who was nearly permanently disabled by a Lupron injections, given after...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/698491/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 12, 2022

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

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1008477/

Discussion: What did you do to help radiation burn?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 2, 2024

Yeah, sucks. Forgot to mention, I had radiation too. If anatrozole gets to be too much...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1302073/

Discussion: Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 11 7:17pm

I used mepiel and had zero skin reactions. I had a little rash above where they...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1321646/

Discussion: Mepitel Radiation Film

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 6 12:26pm

Thank you so much for sharing your experience!! I met with the plastic surgeon and the...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1338617/

Discussion: Single mastectomy with reconstruction and symmetry surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 30 2:12pm

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