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@suzwooden, you may also be interested in the comments in these related discussions: - Fear of...

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Discussion: Has anyone decided to not do radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 28 9:20pm

My breast cancer did come back, same area, in April this year. The tumor was removed...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1341628/

Discussion: have current implants - do I choose lumpectomy/rad or mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 5 12:18pm

I am facing this decision now. 30 yrs ago, I had a lumpectomy, radiation and chemo...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331279/

Discussion: Heart and lung conditions post breast cancer radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 11:38am

I used the Sloan Kettering nonogram that is available online. With lumpectomy only, the chance of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1344494/

Discussion: Decide against aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

I finished radiation in May and request my heart and lungs have the best protection, so...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 19 9:56am

If you live in the Northeast, MSKCC has a 3-day partial breast radiation clinical trial. You...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349303/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 47 minutes ago

Hello You indicate no chemo or radiation due to Onco 6. The Onco score also determined...

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Discussion: Any testimonies where cancer didn't return?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 15 1:38pm

@patclem, you might be interested in this related discussion about radiation fibrosis: - Short Course Radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/808371/

Discussion: Sharp pain in upper breast post lumpectomy and raditation: Anyone?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 8, 2023

Michelle, There are different kinds of radiation for breast cancer. Most common is external beam radiation,...

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Discussion: Virtual support for Breast Cancer: Starting radiation soon

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 29, 2021

Good luck with your surgery! Make sure you use applying cream right after each radiation treatment...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1349129/

Discussion: Newly diagnosed invasive ductal and lobular in right breast

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 11 hours ago

Hi So you had the option of no radiation? I was told radiation and then tamoxifen....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/976757/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

Hi @diamonddog Are you saying you already have lung scarring before radiation? I had 37 radiation...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1342255/

Discussion: Radiation/fibrosis ick, anything at ALL I can do to prevent/reduce it?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 6 11:13am

As you probably know, radiation is used after surgery to reduce the risk that the cancer...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1215584/

Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 18 10:36am

Hi. I'm 73, had DCIS in right breast 15 years ago, had a ductectomy & course...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1343419/

Discussion: Alternative to Tamoxifen other than AI

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jul 7 9:58pm

Regarding your aversion to radiation, my question is whether you have investigated the possibility of proton...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1000032/

Discussion: Lobular Breast Cancer: Let's share and support each other

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 19, 2024

My cancer has been in my left breast all 3 times. The first was a tumor....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1331266/

Discussion: Lumpectomy + radiation VS Mastectomy -- pros cons?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 20 11:28am

I agree, although this is relatively new. When I had radiation in 2004 they still said...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1010461/

Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 6, 2024

I had breast conserving surgery along with a tissue repositioning/breast lift at the same time as...

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Discussion: Reconstructive at same time as lumpectomy, then radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 23 11:16am

My treatment plan is 20 radiation session with the last 4 boosts. He said that a...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1283478/

Discussion: Any long-term success stories from those NOT taking hormone therapy?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 16 3:52pm

I'm looking at a PRIME II trial including 1,326 women 65 and older diagnosed with early-stage...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1271689/

Discussion: Breast cancer radiation after 70? What options have you considered?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 1 10:57am

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