What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
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
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
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
This is a space for all of us traveling the radiation road togetherâto connect, encourage one another, and lean on shared experience. Whether youâre just getting your start date or already a few sessions in, we invite you to jump in and share: Your diagnosis and any treatments youâve already had Your radiation start dateâŚ
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 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
Retrospective study shows little difference in cardiac damage w left side rads with newer radiation techniques https://jamanetwork.com/journals/jamanetworkopen/fullarticle/2847228
Iâm 3 weeks post radiation treatment. Last week, my right breast (treated area) turned bright pink and itchy. I was given a topical steroid and have seen my radiation oncologist twice this week. Heâs hoping the cream will start to do its job. Next step is an oral steroid. The need to want to itch is horrible. The more IâŚ
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