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...

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...

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...

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

Periodically when I use weights or exercise, I experience pain, soreness in the area of my ribcage where I had radiation and lymph nodes removal....

Anyone use protective film like Mepitel and for how long were treatments? Did your radiation oncology discourage it? Did it help with harsh burns? Thanks

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

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

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...

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

DCIS situ Left Breast. Grade: High Has anyone NOT done radiation with this diagnosis? I have many concerns.

Has anyone had an issue with a seroma after a mastectomy and maximum radiation? My surgeon said I had so much radiation they can’t stick...

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...

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...

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....

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...