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Anyone forego radiation? Research, personal experience, outcomes
I’m 71 year old recently diagnosed with stage one grade 3 triple positive lobular cancer. To date I have had a lumpectomy and two sentinel...
Unilateral breast swelling after radiation on other breast
4 weeks ago I finished 5 sessions of radiation on my right breast after a lumpectomy. There was no lymph node involvement. 3 days after...
Has anyone not gone thru radiation and hormone blockers?
I was diagnosed with stage 2 e pos her2 neg. localized in the milk duct. 1 node taken that came back negative. I had surgery...
Reconstruction after radiation Implants vs fat grafting?
I'm trying to decide on what to do for reconstruction. I am going to go through proton therapy after my Bi lateral mastectomy and I'm...
Breast Radiation--Positions, Advantages/Disadvantages - Care To Share?
Hello all and HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY! I read somewhere that this holiday is not meant ONLY for lovers, but also for mothers, fathers, sons, daughters,...
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...
Does anybody know about heart problems with radiation?
left breast IDC. does anybody know anything about heart damage caused by radiation of left breast? Has anybody had anything happen to them such as...
Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?
June 2024 underwent axilla dissection now radiation therapy is being recommended. Can anyone speak to what they experienced with this therapy, thanks
My Radiation Oncologist wants bilateral ultrasound done
My radiation oncologist wants a bilateral ultrasound done on my breasts before proceeding with radiotherapy. She wants to make sure no new cancer has popped...
Has anyone used Mepitel for radiation? Did it help?
I’m about to start radiation therapy and I have incredibly sensitive skin. Has anyone used Mepitel to ease the severity of skin issues? And if...
Whole brain radiation for breast cancer: Anyone else?
I have stage 4 breast cancer that’s metastasized to my bones, and I have numerous spots in my brain. Mayo wants to do full brain...
Y90 Radiation (Radioembolization) for breast cancer mets to liver
Is there anyone out there that has had the Y90 radiation treatment to treat the tumors in your liver. If so, could I get your...
Anyone have back pain following breast radiation?
Although I did really well using creams and gels to prevent breast fibrosis during radiation, it never occurred to me to do the same to...
Post radiation: How to be more patient with my recovery?
HiI am going into my 6th month.Post radiation and my fatigue is a lot worse again. If I try to exercise I completely am wiped...
Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy
I’m interested in how many people where provided information in there chart’s regarding the placement, quantity, and type of clip that was placed in there...
Anyone had 33 sessions of radiation for DCIS with lymph node?
I was diagnosed woth DCIS with Lymp Node involvement.My Omcology Radiologist told.me that I will have to do 33 treatments of radiation.I have already had...
Anyone else have intraoperative radiation (IORT)? How is it for you?
I had early stage breast cancer and IORT. Three years on tamoxifen, no major problems so far. Anyone else have IORT and how is it...
Diagnosis DCIS: Anyone have 5-day radiation treatment?
I am both progesterone and estrogen negative, duct was in Situ and 4cm in length, grade 3 and Stage 0…..Can you verify that Mayo’s is...
After DCIS lumpectomy, seroma, and radiation, is it safe to do rehab?
I had DCIS, stage 0, then a lumpectomy done in Dec.2023. Developed a seroma, had the fluid taken out. Did 5 days total of radiation...
Has anyone started having nerve pain after radiation?
I started radiation and I’m getting a sharp pain every now and then in my breast and also some pain near my sentinel node incision....
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