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DCIS in SITU stage 0: Choosing next steps
I was diagnosed with stage 0 DCIS in Situ, Hormone and Progesterone positive.I have been doing 6 month surveillance therapy for almost 2 yrs. Since...
Angiosarcoma of the breast caused by previous breast radiation
I have recently been diagnosed with an angiosarcoma in my breast. The doctors say it was probably caused by previous radiation of that breast following...
Anyone experience mood swings and nervousness with Anastrozole?
I have been taking anastrozole for only 5 months now. I had a lumpectomy and 20 radiation treatments. Just recently I have been experiencing nervousness...
Anyone experienced thickening of endometrial lining since lumpectomy?
I’m starting to experience thickening of the uterus lining since breast lumpectomy & radiation?
Diagnosed with breast cancer & primary lung cancer: Next steps?
Hi. I’m Barbara. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in October. At the pre op I had a slight cough. I was diagnosed with pneumonia...
Decide against aromatase inhibitors?
I have DCIS ER+PR+, stage 2, treated with lumpectomy(clear margins) and radiation. I’m 70 and am leaning towards not taking aromatase inhibitors since they only...
Anyone have Mastopexy (Breast Lift Surgery) after Lumpectomy?
Hi I am under 45 and diagnosed with ICD stage 1. I have Lumpectomy scheduled and was recommended to have breast lift 2 weeks after...
DCIS lumpectomy - 3 surgeries needed
I was diagnosed with DCIS in Jan. Stage 0, Grade 2, ER Positive. After biopsy, I've had a seed implant and then 2 lumpectomies because...
Number of radiation treatments for whole breast cancer radiation
How many radiation sessions are you having for whole breast cancer radiation for a triple negative breast cancer following a lumpectomy?
Narrow DCIS Margin for high grade
I am 2 years post lumpectomy for ER+ Her2- IDC/DCIS Stage 1, No node, Grade 3 breast cancer. In recently looking over my report I...
After radiation: Did you have tightness? Is this normal?
Hi all you incredible women,I am 5 months out of 25 sessions of radiation after lumpectomy for ILC with 6 nodes removed. I am wondering...
Diet during radiation treatments
Hello, for those that underwent radiation treatments after lumpectomy, were you provided a specific diet or list of foods to eat / avoid? Just prepping...
Smelling cancer!
Did anyone smell their cancer before diagnosis? For months I kept smelling a strong ammonia-type smell and would have prickly heat waking me in the...
Lumpectomy scar healing time
Hi, has anyone had a lumpectomy followed by radiation and a car that still was pretty raw after a considerable amount of time? My scar...
Should I do Radiotherapy or not? I am 71 years old
I had the left breast removed and 3 lumpectomy's on the right breast. Now the medics want me to have radiotherapy. It seems to me...
Opting out of radiation or chemo
Has anyone ever had a lumpectomy but opted out of radiation therapy or chemotherapy? Does anyone have statistics on the recurrence rate if one chooses...
7mm invasive ductal carcinoma
Newly diagnosed. Extremely frightened. Surgeon says lumpectomy and possible radiation. Awaiting results for HER2. Radiation scares me. I would appreciate any thoughts
Anyone over 65 with early stage breast cancer omit radiation?
.https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/when-can-women-with-early-stage-breast-cancer-skip-radiation-after-lumpectomy-202209152816
Has anyone decided to not do radiation?
Has anyone refused radiation with HRpositive HER2 negative IDC one positive node, lumpectomy/ six nodes removed, clear margins, Ki67 5%onco score 9?
How many weeks after the surgery did you start radiation therapy?
I recently had a lumpectomy for DCIS . How many weeks after the surgery do you start radiation therapy? Would it be too late if...
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