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...

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?

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?

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