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Archives for August 2022

Boost Dose After Radiation for Some DCIS Reduces Recurrence Risk
Boost Dose After Radiation for Moderate- or High-Grade DCIS Reduces Recurrence Risk Aug 15, 2022 After whole-breast radiation, a boost dose to the area where the tumor was further reduced the risk of moderate- or high-grade DCIS coming back. Read more...
Radiation after Mastectomy
Hi all. I recently had my left breast mastectomy 5 weeks ago. I had a Pathological complete response to treatment so I am very blessed. I am now struggling with the decision to do radiation or not. The radiologist says it is my decision and if I do it it’s like an insurance. I was looking at the side Effects and saw that…
Does radiation after lumpectomy usually include the chest wall?
Hi - I'm confused - I am in a situation where I need to choose whether to stick with a lumpectomy, or just go forward with a mastectomy. They want to give me radiation either way. I want to minimize the dose to lungs and heart (family history). So I'm trying to understand whether radiation is less intensive or more…
Weekly "In Treatment" Zoom meetup!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment. If you've just been diagnosed, planning surgery, chemo or radiation, all are welcome to our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST and…

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