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10 years post radiation--breast changes
I had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation 10 years ago. My breast has been slightly smaller and denser since treatment but not terribly noticeable. Since then I've had 3 more biopsies on that breast (all benign, thankfully!). I've noticed in the last year that my breast has shrunk significantly and become much, much more…
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Post-mastectomy radiation after pathologic complete response ?
Hi everyone - I'm trying to choose whether to have PMRT. I am in a grey area. I was node positive (probably 2 nodes), but had complete pathological response to chemo. Surgery found no cancer in breast or nodes. No one knows whether PMRT helps or harms patients like me. The guidelines go back and forth, but PMRT is the…
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Fall 2015 Rads
A shy hello to all the lovely participants on these boards! I was reminded by someone starting an 'August rads' thread that there may be others out there undergoing radiation this fall, and thought to start a thread for that/us/anyone who's interested. My sim/official intake's on August 26th, and I'll start rads on August…
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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…
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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…
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Radiation after Mastectomy
Hi all. I recently had my left breast mastectomy 5 weeks ago. I had a Pathological complete response to treatment so I am very blessed. I am now struggling with the decision to do radiation or not. The radiologist says it is my decision and if I do it it’s like an insurance. I was looking at the side Effects and saw that…
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Starting Radiation October 2021
Hello! Wanted to get a thread started for October radiation, I've met with my Radiation Oncologist and I'll be receiving 30 treatments. I also had my simulation this week and have my markers in place. Technically I start September 30, but what's one more day!
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Need advice on radiation decision
Hi everyone, My mom, 75 y/o, was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma Grade 1. She did a lumpectomy and decided against dissecting her sentinel nodes. Now we have a dilemma of whether to do: 1) radiation on a full breast only OR 2) full breast including axillary nodes OR 3) just a small part of the breast where the…
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Radiation recovery
Hi I know there is another thread but I thought, since it is 60 pages old, I would start a new one for those of us just finishing radiation. My hope is that we can discuss remedies to avoid, tight skin, discuss the emotional side of being at this point of treatment, continue to support one another and keep in touch.
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Could you recommend a good radiation oncologist in MSK/Sloan?
Any pink sisters treated in MSK/Sloan? I would like your recommendation of a good radiation oncologist! My BS recommented someone in NYC. As I live in NJ, I feel impossible to go to NYC everyday. I'm close to MSK Basking Ridge, however, the radiation oncologists seems very young. Also, it is possible/normal to seek second…
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Missing radiation treatments and increased recurrence of cancer.
I had my first 4 treatments last week, then the machine broke. I had no treatment on Friday or Monday. So 4 treatments and then 4 days no treatment. I was reading a few statistics regarding missing treatments, and according to some data, missing even 1 treatment increases the risk of recurrence. My concern is after only 4…
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Implant failure after radiation
I had a double mastectomy with immediate implant reconstruction. I will need to have radiation, since there was cancer in one of my lymph nodes. Has anyone out here been through this? I'd like to know what the percentage of implant failure exists out here with radiation - not from research reports. I would also like to…
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Radiation Dermatitis severe
Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with a reoccurrence after 7 years. I had a lymph node dissection on July 8th. I finished 16 rounds of radiation on September 23. I started to develop burns by end of week 2. It has gotten progressively worse. I have seen my radiologist twice since because all the "treatments" aren't working.…
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Radiation Dermatitis severe
Hello Everyone, I was diagnosed with a reoccurrence after 7 years. I had a lymph node dissection on July 8th. I finished 16 rounds of radiation on September 23. I started to develop burns by end of week 2. It has gotten progressively worse. I have seen my radiologist twice since because all the "treatments" aren't working.…
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Does radiation after lumpectomy usually include the chest wall?
Hi - I'm confused - I am in a situation where I need to choose whether to stick with a lumpectomy, or just go forward with a mastectomy. They want to give me radiation either way. I want to minimize the dose to lungs and heart (family history). So I'm trying to understand whether radiation is less intensive or more…
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NSABP B-51 trial, for radiation after pCR in the lymph nodes?
Has anyone heard of this trial? It's for people who were initially node-positive, but ended up having a pCR after chemo, to see whether nodal radiation or post-mastectomy radiation is really necessary. The details are here: https://ascopubs.org/doi/abs/10.1200/JCO.2019.37.1... I know it's closed to newcomers now, but…
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What questions to ask?
I have my radiation oncology on Monday. What questions should I have ready for the appointment?
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UK question - what cream to use during radiotherapy and how?
A friend in the UK had a UMX without reconstruction a few weeks ago and will be having several weeks of radiotherapy/radiation treatment shortly. She doesn't use any social media tools so asking this on her behalf. I never had radiation, just surgery for my BC but remember reading that there is a cream to use during that…
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Radiation first appointment
I got the call today for my appointment with the Radiation Oncology. The receptionist said she is waiting to hear if I need an appointment with Medical Oncology. What should I expect at my first appointment?
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Boost Dose After Radiation for Some DCIS Reduces Recurrence Risk
Boost Dose After Radiation for Moderate- or High-Grade DCIS Reduces Recurrence Risk Aug 15, 2022 After whole-breast radiation, a boost dose to the area where the tumor was further reduced the risk of moderate- or high-grade DCIS coming back. Read more...
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Radiation May 2022
I had my consult and mapping yesterday, and I start six weeks of rads on May 9th. I'd love to share stories with others on the same timeline!
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Weekly "In Treatment" Zoom meetup!
Hi Everyone, We have created a weekly virtual support group for all who are planning or going through active treatment. If you've just been diagnosed, planning surgery, chemo or radiation, all are welcome to our weekly Zoom Meetups. We have two meetings for you to register for: Register here: Tuesdays at 1:00 PM EST 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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Partial breast radiation
anyone had this treatment Did your oncologist say it was effective for early Stage breast cancer. Post menopausal, negative in lymphs, positive oestrogen progesterone, HER negative Unfortunately for me both breasts. Left 8 millimetres Right 2.5 centimetres
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Radiation Induced Morphea of the Breast
hi everyone!!! last fall I was dx'd with radiation induced Morphea 8.5 years after my last treatment. I am currently seeing a radiation oncologist, who has only seen this twice in 20+ years. It is fairly rare and because it is, there are not any tried and true treatment options. I think this may be because a lot of us are…
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tests before radiation therapy
Are there any tests done after surgery and diagnosis and before starting radiation therapy treatment for positive nodes?
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How much worse were side effects after your last treatment?
I am done my radiation tomorrow. I have had 14/15 whole breast radiation treatments. My skin/breast in general is holding up well. I'm a bit pink and slightly/moderately itchy along my reduction scar line. I'd say it's a 3/10 right now. Fatigue is another story. It was fine until about half way. I have days where it's…
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anyone had bad radiation side effects?
hi.....wondering if anyone has had bad side effects from radiation. i will be needing it next month, and want to know what to expect. I'm nervous about it. Also, if you were given the choice between lumpectomy w/radiation....or mastectomy (without radiation)....which would you guys choose? Thanks!
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Starting Radiation January, 2022
Anyone else starting radiation in January who would like to share experiences and provide support to one another? As I’ve been waiting to be cleared for rads, I have been following the experiences of those in the November and December radiation topic threads and have learned so much from the discussion there! I had my UMX…
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Some Women W/ Luminal A BC May Be Able To Skip Rads After Lx
Some Older Women With Luminal A Breast Cancer May Be Able To Skip Radiation After Lumpectomy June 15, 2022 Women ages 55 and older diagnosed with early-stage, estrogen receptor-positive, progesterone receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer that had low levels of Ki67 protein and a very low risk of recurrence were…