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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

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 have ductal carcinoma insitu, stage 0. Grade 2. I was advised radiation and tamoxifen. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1337859/

Discussion: Liquid biopsy and breast cancer - availability and insurance

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 29 1:43pm

I am 78. I have stage 1C invasive lobular cancer possibly a secondary cancer from my...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/944190/

Discussion: Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 8, 2023

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

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 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

Welcome @crteelect. Given your family history, you have a legimate reason for being cautious about radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/777227/

Discussion: Radiation treatment and pulmonary fibrosis

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 25, 2022

I chose no radiation as well, felt the endocrine therapy was enough of a preventative, and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000402/

Discussion: Radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 20, 2024

My Surgeon in FL said it's not necessary to clean up the margins since I'm getting...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1320822/

Discussion: Surgeon missed the margins. 2nd surgery

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 5 10:59am

Hi all, just for your information: Radiation is a localized treatment, whereas Chemotherapy is systemic. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/867311/

Discussion: Breast cancer/Radiation/Tooth Problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 26, 2023

I was diagnosed as ILC Stage 1a grade 2 ER/PR+ , her2-. I did the genetic...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1348753/

Discussion: Is there anyone that had estrogen positive cancer, without use of AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 2 days ago

I imagine I will be scared of radiation too once it is scheduled. They want me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159700/

Discussion: A 2nd Lymph Node Biopsy after Lumpectomy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19, 2024

They use titanium to mark the margins of where the breast tumor was removed to give...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/833325/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28, 2023

Thank you for connecting us. It’s amazing to me how every diagnosis/situation is so uniquely different....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/831536/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2023

I just read this article about radiation for older women: https://www.statnews.com/2023/02/15/older-breast-cancer-patients-study-radiation-survival-rates/

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/814988/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 21, 2023

I will be having 3 weeks of radiation since my tumor is over 5 centimeters. If...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/208304/

Discussion: Mastectomy and breast reconstruction pros and cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 25, 2020

Do you have a choice to see a radiation oncologist? She could give you a fuller...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1286917/

Discussion: Anyone over 65 with early stage breast cancer omit radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 21 3:16pm

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