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Radiation or not
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 28, 2024
Fibromyalgia and radiation
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 6 10:14am
Radiation and nausea
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 27, 2024
Deciding on radiation or not
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 5, 2024
Esophageal Radiation Burn after breast cancer radiation
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Apr 30, 2023
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?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Aug 30, 2021
Fatigue after radiation
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: 3 days ago
Bras during radiation
I am about to start radiation for 15 days and wondering about bras during this time. What did you do?
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 15, 2024
Radiation and heart rate
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Sep 16, 2022
Itching during radiation
I am going thru radiation and have a rash - but it is itching. If you have this problem too, try Triamcinolone. My doctor gave...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jan 27, 2024
Fatigue is worse after radiation
Hi So I am 11 months out from radiation and my fatigue is getting worse.I'm starting to get scared. I went to My naturopath ti...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Mar 31 12:11pm
Breast size / density and radiation
I have had no luck in finding any information on if there's any correlation between breast size/ density and radiation for reoccurrence on cancer. If...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 18, 2021
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 31, 2023
Radiation causing lung damage
I was treated for her2+ breast cancer. Started May 2022: Chemo, surgery, radiation, kadcyla. After round 8 of kadcyla, started having issues with my lungs....
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 19, 2023
Radiation therapy and blood pressure
I am on week 3 of radiation therapy. On Mondays they check my vitals and I've noticed that my BP is higher than it normally...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: May 1, 2024
Skin Care during Radiation?
Next month I'll have three weeks of radiation. (up from one , but I'm grateful for the change made by my radiation oncologist, who said...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 8 11:04am
low grade cancer no radiation?
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Jun 15, 2019
Radiation treatment and pulmonary fibrosis
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+...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Dec 26, 2022
Anyone had a Radiation “Boost”?
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Feb 28, 2024
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...
Support Group: Breast Cancer
Last active: Oct 3, 2024