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Posted: Apr 1 10:57am

I had radiation and a lumpectomy however, my radiation was first then I had my surgery....

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

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Posted: Mar 26 8:05am

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

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 14 hours ago

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

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Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

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Posted: Jan 18 10:36am

@jjmoon, welcome. As replies to your specific questions regarding lumpectomy WITH radiation vs mastectomy, you might...

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25 12:21pm

I finished radiation July 2024, so I'm a few months short of a year post radiation...

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Discussion: Anastrazole and teeth problems

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Posted: 5 days ago

@judith40 Have you decided on radiation yet? I had radiation 2 years ago and that was...

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Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

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Posted: Jan 18 8:27pm

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

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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

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Posted: Apr 29, 2021

I did have radiation and am mad I did. My radiation oncologist recommended 5 treatment of...

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Discussion: Stage 1 lobular breast cancer, anyone no treatment after surgery?

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Posted: Mar 19 1:27pm

I’ve had radiation & chemo more than once & my teeth have definitely suffered. My long...

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Discussion: Anastrazole and teeth problems

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 4 days ago

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

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Discussion: DCIS breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 7, 2023

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

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

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Posted: Jan 19, 2024

I’m 75 and getting ready to start radiation. This is an eye opener.

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

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Posted: Apr 2 9:38am

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

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Discussion: DCIS do I really need an AI?

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Posted: Feb 6, 2024

texas 5. If no radiation, are you have any other treatment? Surgery? For me, I was...

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Discussion: Did anyone else decide to not have radiation?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 1, 2024

Find a proton radiation center close to you. It is an amazing form of radiation that...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/762094/

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

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Posted: Oct 17, 2022

@sue417 I had radiation therapy for endometrial cancer (pelvic radiation). Twenty five sessions. During the radiation...

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Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

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Posted: Jun 6, 2024

Proton radiation is stronger than other radiation. Correct?

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 17, 2022

I had lumpectomy and two reexcisions for DCIS of my right breast, and then five days...

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Discussion: Fatigue after radiation

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 31 3:04pm

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