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Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After

Archives for January 2022

Heart damage from radiation?
I had radiation on my left breast 11 years ago when I was 41 and am concerned about potential heart damage. At the time, I asked my radiation oncologist because the cancer was so close to my heart, and he blew me off and said the way they do it now doesn't cause damage. This was February/March 2010. I do not have any…
Best moisturizer to keep from burning or skin damage
I will be beginning radiation in March. It will be about four months from DMX to expanders. I feel like my skin has healed quite well and am praying I don’t have crazy burning etc with rads. What is the best this you all used? And what was your experience with radiation? Did anyone get by unscathed? Did anyone manage to…
Reassurance about delaying radiation?
When I get the chance I will ask the radiation oncologist. I was diagnosed in July 2021. Originally it was suppose to be lumpectomy, chemo and Herceptin, then tamoxifen and radiation. Well…the margins on my lumpectomy had DCIS in them so I started chemo without a re-excision and they planned to go back after chemo. So long…
Starting radiation February 2022
Hi there, Is there anyone else that might be starting radiation in February? I had my initial consult yesterday and go back tomorrow for my simulation and tattoos. I had hoped to start in January, but my RO is going to take a vacation, so it looks to be I won't start until the first week of February:-( Boo. I will be…
Radiation and exhaustion
I just finished 5 radiation courses on my shoulders for metastatic bc pain. Does radiation cause exhaustion? I am sleeping 8 hours and then another 4+ hours of naps during the day. My legs feel like wet noodles. This has taken a toll on me. Is this normal and will it stop soon? Please help.
Post radiotherapy damage
Does anyone have damage from radiation? I have had two rounds of 30 doses of radiotherapy to my left chest: 2013 post lumpectomy for DCIS and 2018 post mastectomy for TNBC. As it was 5 years between my RO said it was ok. I now regret taking this course of action. Since my last round of radiation, I have had two recurrences…
Savi implant
Hi all, Recently diagnosed with IBC, ER+ HR+ and HERS negative.My surgery is scheduled and 2 days prior I’m being sent for the Savi. Anyone have this done? Thank you.
Necrosis, Recurrence or Radiation Induced Sarcoma
Lumpectomy & Radiation 2010 for Stage 1 infiltrating Breast Ca. Then 2 years ago diagnosis of necrosis from radiation on outer side of nipple which they are watching. Now in past 2 months new non movable firm nodule marble sized alsolike a marble hard & round poking up out of my front rib or from between rib & feels…
I’m new to this thread!
Ok guys I will have to have 28 days of radiation. Ugh. I have to finish my fills to my expanders first. So it will be another 4 weeks or so before I begin. I need advise. Whatever you have! I just don’t want any surprises! I like to know what I’m facing Thank you guys.

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