Breast Cancer Support Group

Hi, I’m 77 and had a lumpectomy for invasive ductal carcinoma. ER+, Her2-, 1.4cm. Oncologist said radiation and tamoxifen, Tamoxifen because I have mild osteoporosis...

OK, I'm having feelings. I have two more radiation sessions left. I swear I'm depressed! Maybe it's fear. Maybe it's just the fatigue peaking. Maybe...

Hi Prior to breast cancer I had one fracture in my spine that was in 2022 then 3 weeks after my radiation finished in 2024...

I am starting my 2nd week of radiation for Invasive Lobular cancer (no chemo). I have an upset stomach and metal taste in my mouth...

HiI had surgery in December 2023 and February 2024 for breast cancer.I had 20 radiation treatments.I Finished radiation april second . I am experiencing extreme...

So, I have been going back and forth about radiation now for awhile. I am trying to pursue Proton Beam which seems safe enough considering...

I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. I was advised I was a good candidate for a lumpectomy. It would require me to have at...

How many radiation sessions are you having for whole breast cancer radiation for a triple negative breast cancer following a lumpectomy?

A question--I have finished radiation treatment #6 out of a course of 16. Yesterday the radiation oncologist warned me that the radiation might burn my...

Hi, Anyone experienced high heart rate during radiation for breast cancer? Im on my third week and have been experiencing higher than normal heart rate...

I am about to start radiation for 15 days and wondering about bras during this time. What did you do?

I am reading a lot about Endocrine Therapy and Chemo options with ILC, but not much on Radiation. Does anyone have experience on effectiveness of...

I am going thru radiation and have a rash - but it is itching. If you have this problem too, try Triamcinolone. My doctor gave...

HiJust wondering people's effects after radiation for breast cancer and how long fatigue lasts I just finished 20 sessions and I can't even begin to...

In August 2024, I completed bilateral radiation after a DCIS (left breast) and IDC (right breast) diagnosis and lumpectomies. I had 30 sessions on the...

Hi So I finished my treatment in April 2nd 2024 of radiation for DC.I.S. I saw my respiralogist this past week And was informed that...

Hello, for those that underwent radiation treatments after lumpectomy, were you provided a specific diet or list of foods to eat / avoid? Just prepping...

Hello, I just finished 3 weeks of Radiation and started a “boost” today. It took quite a bit longer than the normal treatment session and...

I have recently been diagnosed with invasive duct carcinoma ER/PR+, HER2-. Two of my sisters have also had breast cancer ( 30+ year and 4+...

I have a low grade Estrogen positive, progesterone neg, her2 neg cancer. 2 surgeries, clear margins, negative lymph nodes, on tamoxifen. Considering refusing radiation. Without...