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No I was commenting on the doc's idea that radiation was presumed by the Oncotype. Lots...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/687976/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 9, 2022

Radiation to the left breast has possible heart-lung damage. However, you can opt for Proton Radiation,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/86568/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 10, 2018

Thebradiation oncologist at Mayo recommended 20 treatments for me. I talked with two additional radiation oncologists...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/248377/

Discussion: How long was your radiation therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 20, 2019

It has always been attributed to radiation and showed up on my fist scan after chemo/radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1121673/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 11, 2024

I’m being treated now- 15 sessions, 5 days a week, proton beam radiation at Mayo. 3...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1551852/

Discussion: Radiation: What should I expect? What are your tips?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 9:17am

@dfspfs I have no idea what you’re referring to. My radiation was 30 fractions. Other than...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1579536/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21 4:35am

Dear gallbooboo, Thank you for your reply. With my team, everyone recommended radiation. I wasn’t happy.My...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/806836/

Discussion: Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2023

Don’t worry about the side effects of radiation. I had 6 weeks of it. I went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1114614/

Discussion: Anyone had cancer return while taking hormone therapy meds?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 30, 2024

My radiation oncologist told me I had time to decide about radiation. I will let you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/620392/

Discussion: How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 27, 2021

michelle, It sounds like we had similar burn reactions. On my 20th and last day of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043318/

Discussion: Brown, raised, rough areas under breast after breast radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

They really don't know for sure if you'll need radiation until AFTER the pathology comes back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085080/

Discussion: Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 11, 2024

@peggydobbs Likely what you have is radiation fibrosis. It is from the tightening of the facia/tissues...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1577134/

Discussion: After radiation: Did you have tightness? Is this normal?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 18 6:00am

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1579406/

Discussion: PASH with invasive ductal carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 20 7:43pm

I am having proton radiation at 72. Left sided mastectomy and positive nodes. Much less radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/952438/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 23, 2023

I am 71 this August and they are pushing for me to have radiation. What was...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1117145/

Discussion: Deciding on radiation or not

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

I'm 82 now. I had a lumpectomy, chemo for a year at 79 and radiation for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1043185/

Discussion: After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 31, 2024

@notacopy, here's a discussion about radiation fibrosis: Short Course Radiation Treatment and Radiation Fibrosis https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/short-course-radiation-treatment-and-radiation-fibrosis/ See...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/942616/

Discussion: Pain: Has anyone else experienced this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 5, 2023

I had a lumpectomy , chemo and then radiation for a tumor in my right breast....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1197534/

Discussion: About to start radiation: Did anyone have heart or lung complications?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2024

@babs28 Hello and hugs! Did your surgeon suggest any radiation or Letrozole treatment? My Breast Team...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1552439/

Discussion: Upcoming lumpectomy: Is their loss of sensation in the breast?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 17 5:13am

brooklyn22, breast cancer in younger patients tends to be more aggressive. So many radiation oncologists prefer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1567713/

Discussion: WHY all the rounds of radiation? Is there a 5-day option?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6 12:59am