What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
If radiation is part of your plan this May, weâd love for you to join in here. âď¸ This isnât just a check-inâitâs 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 youâre counting down to your first session, in theâŚ
If radiation is part of your plan this April, this is your invitation to step in and introduce yourself. âď¸ Youâve found a space where people truly get itâand weâre ready to meet you. Whether youâre waiting for your first session, in the rhythm of daily treatments, or already ringing the bell, this is your place to checkâŚ
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 youâŚ
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 learnâŚ
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 EffectsâŚ
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 wasnât there before. đ The area feels warm and slightly itchy & some mild redness has reappeared. I expected side effects to gradually improve, notâŚ
If radiation is part of your plan this March, this is your cue to step in and introduce yourself. âď¸ Youâve found your people. Whether youâre 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 âIs this normal?â questions. ForâŚ
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 withâŚ
If radiation is part of your plan this February, youâve found a place to land. This thread is for everyone on the radiation roadâwhether youâre still waiting on your start date, in the middle of daily sessions, or already looking back on the experience. This is a space for connection, honesty, encouragement, and the kindâŚ
Hi I had a lumpectomy on Feb 13 2026 with sentinel node biopsy. All clear. Clean margins etc. I was happy to understand that I need 2 weeks of radiotherapy. I'm hormone positive and her 2 neg. For the past four weeks I have a small wound. Pico helped but I still have a slightly open surface wound on inframmary fold. Not heâŚ
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