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@bunnymoon Do you feel any lumps near where you are feeling the tightening? I have 2...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119889/

Discussion: Radiation fibrosis vs axillary webbing

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8, 2024

I had ductal Ca in one breast & was treated with radiation. Over 20 years later,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1086968/

Discussion: I was recently diagnosed with DCIS in both breasts

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 14, 2024

Hey blackcat, That is correct, 35 heavy radiation and 3 rounds of high dose Cisplatin. So...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/999704/

Discussion: Emotions and anxiety with a cancer diagnosis: How do you cope?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Jan 18, 2024

I’m in the same boat as you are. However I do qualify for the hypo fractional...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/947533/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 14, 2023

Good luck with your choice— sounds like you have carefully chosen your path. Doctors tell me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/840028/

Discussion: Does anyone have experience with a lumpectomy and a breast reduction?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 8, 2023

Thanks Sue, that's comforting. I just hope my agreement to have radiation was worth it. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1280643/

Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 13 8:44am

I was on the lowest dose. I literally could not function for 6 days. My oncologist...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1126687/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2024

olg1 Your radiation oncologist can give you a prescription for a burn cream. Mine had suggested...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634297/

Discussion: Bilateral mastectomy: how to decide on hormone therapy or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 10, 2021

When I asked my oncologist about these tests - she stated she does not use them...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/599663/

Discussion: CA 27-29 numbers rising: Does anyone else have an issue like this?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6, 2021

Proton beam therapy is the most technically advanced method to deliver radiation treatments to cancerous tumors...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/261449/

Discussion: Stage 2 breast cancer: What treatments decisions did you have to make?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 10, 2019

Wondering what cancer center you were treated at ? Can you share that info ? Also,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/149616/

Discussion: Radioactive blue dye injected to the breast for lymph node dissection

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 27, 2017

Yea-I’m going to get a second opinion from a male breast specialist hopefully in a week...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1309137/

Discussion: Breast Cancer Stage 1b --how much is just too much

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 21 6:37am

Hello @nayade , It sounds like good news for your friend, a cancer likely caught early...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/760382/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 12, 2022

The only thing that bothered me with radiation was a little bit of a burn. It...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1116976/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 3, 2024

triciaot and windyshores, Just as you both suspected the DCIS was along with the IDC. I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/996161/

Discussion: Questions regarding Pathology Report for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 12, 2024

@glendafl, in addition to @gldilli's reply, I'm tagging fellow members @hollyng @jeanadair123 @cherziggy @sessioja @kimogi57, who...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/968264/

Discussion: Prone position mapping for left breast.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 20, 2023

Welcome to Mayo Connect, @marciapell. I'm glad that you found this online support group. I know...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/788904/

Discussion: Sending healing thoughts this holiday season

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 26, 2022

No, it's not. But all of the energy is released at the target and no healthy...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762392/

Discussion: Breast Cancer/Osteoporosis/Heart issues? How to decide on which meds??

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

It will go faster than you think. I had 33 treatments after being diagnosed with stage1A...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/246004/

Discussion: Help finding a positive attitude

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Feb 7, 2019

Plan is 5 treatments. ABPI - External beam. I am 68 years old. My surgeon truly...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1174690/

Discussion: Anybody had infection while doing radiation treatments?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 16, 2024

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