Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After
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Started the Radiation Process Today... Scared and Worried
Well, I had my first "real" radiation appt today - did the planning. It was a little more difficult than I thought it would be as I haven't raised my hands that high above my head since the surgery or held them above my head for that long. I got through it though. I was surprised to find they use permanent marker and…
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Is There a Timeline within which Radiation needs to occur?
I have a pretty large seroma in my breast near the tumor incision. I met with radiology Fri and she said it has to resolve before I have my "Planning Appt" as if they make all their marks and the seroma continues to get bigger or smaller, everything will be off. I've had this at least for several weeks. I saw the PA at the…
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Fork in the road: radiation or AI or both?
My radiation oncologist just presented me with the possibility of skipping radiation and going straight to AI. This is partly due to everyone feeling that I am an excellent candidate for AI, and that radiation would t provide a huge advantage The twist of course is that I would have to be very committed to completing that…
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Anyone get nauseous from treatments?
I'm only on day 4, but I seem to be dealing with nausea. I've read that this is a rare side effect. Then I'm trying to figure out is it because I'm lying on my belly while the treatment is happening? But it seems to be lasting into the rest of the day, not just right after the treatment. Just wondering if anyone else has…