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🌟 July 2026 Radiation Roll Call — Come On In For Support and Info🌟
If radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan this July, we'd love for you to join us here. ☀️ Whether you're preparing for your first session, settling into the daily routine, or counting down your final treatments, this thread is a place to connect with people who understand what you're experiencing. Radiation…
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🌟 June 2026 Radiation Roll Call — You’re Among Friends Here 🌟
If radiation therapy is part of your treatment plan this June, we'd love for you to join us here. ☀️ Whether you're preparing for your first session, settling into the daily routine, or counting down your final treatments, this thread is a place to connect with others who understand the experience. Radiation can bring…
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Questions about Radiation treatment? Join us on Zoom.
Our professionally facilitated In Treatment Zoom meetups are a great space to meet others going through surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or reconstruction to talk face-to-face and get support while going through active treatment. You'll pick up great tips from others who've been there, gain immeasurable support, and learn…
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List of what to do/get/pack to prep for Radiation Therapy
Hey all, We would like to put a complete-as-possible list together of your suggestions for getting through Radiation treatment in our next newsletter. Can you start sharing your ideas here? Thanks so much! The Mods **********HEY ALL, HERE IS THE LIST, AS OF MARCH, 2015. Please let us know if we missed things, and/or you…
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Important Links for Newbies About Radiation Therapy
Meet others getting ready for or going through radiation treatment in our free weekly Virtual Support Groups! Some very helpful information can be found in the main Breastcancer.org site's section on Radiation Therapy, including: How Radiation Works Types of Radiation Managing Skin Side Effects Managing Other Side Effects…
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🌟 May 2026 Radiation Roll Call — Come As You Are, We’re Right Here With You 🌟
If radiation is part of your plan this May, we’d love for you to join in here. ☀️ This isn’t just a check-in—it’s a place to connect with others who understand the routine, the build-up, the questions, and the quiet strength it takes to show up day after day. Whether you’re counting down to your first session, in the…
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Radiation benefits & Risks for early stage cancer
Hello, I am preparing for lumpectomy and then radiation/AI expected. Despite bilateral the surgeons feel I am a good candidate. Any suggestions on where I can get risk/benefit analysis for radiation treatment? I am 58 bilateral IDC/DCIS Grade 1 T1b no nodes ER/PR+ Her2neg No BRCA genes and low Ki-67 I have spoken with…
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🌟 April 2026 Radiation Roll Call — Step In, Check In, You’re Not Alone 🌟
If radiation is part of your plan this April, this is your invitation to step in and introduce yourself. ☀️ You’ve found a space where people truly get it—and we’re ready to meet you. Whether you’re waiting for your first session, in the rhythm of daily treatments, or already ringing the bell, this is your place to check…
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Is It Normal for Skin Sensitivity to Appear Weeks After Radiation Ends?
Hello I finished my radiation therapy about three weeks ago & while my skin seemed to heal well initially; I am now experiencing delayed sensitivity almost like a sunburn that wasn’t there before. 😑 The area feels warm and slightly itchy & some mild redness has reappeared. I expected side effects to gradually improve, not…
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🌟 March 2026 Radiation Roll Call - Support is here! 🌟
If radiation is part of your plan this March, this is your cue to step in and introduce yourself. ☀️ You’ve found your people. Whether you’re waiting on your start date, driving to daily sessions, or already ringing the bell, this thread is your check-in spot. A place for honesty. For “Is this normal?” questions. For…