-
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.
-
How long can you wait before beginning radiation?
How long can you wait before beginning radiation after a lumpectomy and then chemo? Is there a point at which it is too late to do any good?
-
prone vs supine position in radiation therapy to protect organs
The prone position vs the supine position in protecting the heart and lungs in radiation treatment
-
Radiation with pacemaker
Hi everyone, I have IDC, was going to do a lump and rads, my problem is I have a 10 year old pacemaker. My cancer surgeon said she hadn’t heard of doing radiation with a pacemaker. Maybe I’m clueless but I thought that wouldn’t be a problem. The Dr is suggesting mastectomy and inhibitors. I’m 66, is there anyone that has…
-
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…
-
Started the Radiation Process Today... Scared and Worried
Well, I had my first "real" radiation appt today - did the planning. It was a little more difficult than I thought it would be as I haven't raised my hands that high above my head since the surgery or held them above my head for that long. I got through it though. I was surprised to find they use permanent marker and…
-
Radiation questions
I have a few questions about radiation for you ladies that have had mastectomies. 1. How long did mapping take? 2. Did you get the tattoos while mapping? We’re they large and how many were there? 3. How long did your radiation treatments last? I have heard 3 minutes, I have heard 15 minutes. Is everyone different? I know…
-
Restricted movement in my arm from rads
This is my first time posting. I had treatment for inflammatory breast cancer 20 years ago that included chemo, a mastectomy, stem cell transplant and radiation. I haven't seen a radiation oncologist in maybe 18 years. During that time I have had tightness in the muscles of my chest where I got the radiation, the muscle in…
-
Radiation October 2018
Hi! I do not see an Oct thread, so I will start one I finished chemo on Sept 4th and start radiation Oct 1st. (20 + 4 boosts) I had my mapping and tattoos this past Wednesday and now Im just relaxing and waiting for next mont
-
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 November 2021
I had my single mastectomy early October and will start radiation in November. My simulation is Nov. 5 if I have enough ROM. I will be getting full 6 weeks, once daily. Chest, underarms, clavicle area. I purchased these recommended creams from my hospital and 1 Mepitel sheet. Hydrocortisone cream for itching Hydrogel (free…
-
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.
-
Radiation and Thyroid Hormone
I completed 15 sessions of radiation therapy to my chest wall, axilla and supra-clavicular area on 19th November. Last week I did a thyroid panel blood test which shows that despite not altering my thyroid medication, my Free Thyroxine levels have dropped to way below the bottom of the reference range. It used to be in the…
-
Starting Radiation December 2021
I haven't seen this yet, and will delete it if there's already another one, but I'm starting radiation Dec 14, 2021. Got my tattoos and mold made today, and my protocol will be 16 days plus 1 mock. Christmas Eve and New Years Eve are off, so I should be done the first Friday in Jan. My worries: Burns - I've always been…
-
Starting Radiation August 2021 - Anyone else?
Edited on Oct 11, 2021 to add: If you're about to start radiation, this thread is a good one to read from start to finish. Lots of info and a lot of humor and love throughout. :) I hope I'm not duplicating efforts here. Couldn't find another group under this heading. Anyone else starting in August sometime? I just finished…
-
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…
-
Pain in the neck and shoulder area few months after radiation
Hi, Sometimes I feel pain in the neck area (supraclavicular) post radiation. I completed radiation 2 months back. Has anyone faced similar issue?
-
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.
-
Radiation burns healed ridiculously fast
Wow. It is three weeks since my last radiation session, and now there is no sign at all of the ghastly sunburns I had. Originally is was almost a purple red, stretching across the breast into my armpit. Is this typical? Or is jojoba oil infused with magical healing properties? I've been buttering myself with that stuff.…
-
Better Support During Radiation Improves Survival Rates
Better Support During Radiation Treatment Improves Breast and Lung Cancer Survival Rates for Black and White Women October 30, 2021 Identifying and offering solutions for obstacles that kept people from completing radiation therapy for early-stage breast and lung cancer improved outcomes and seemed to eliminate the…
-
Rib fractures following radiation
Has anyone had fractured ribs following radiation?
-
Proton Radiation: share your experiences
I am considering getting Proton Radiation due to a left sided cancer and TNBC. Has anyone had Proton Radiation? If so, how did it go for you, and where were you treated? Thanks!
-
Calling All Mepital Film Users!
Hi all, I found out about mepitel film prophylaxis for radiation from some other posts on this board. I asked my RO about it. She said that they do not typically use it but that I am welcome to if I want. So I went and ordered some from CVS. Since my radiation team doesn't typically use it I want to make sure I know what…
-
Fork in the road: radiation or AI or both?
My radiation oncologist just presented me with the possibility of skipping radiation and going straight to AI. This is partly due to everyone feeling that I am an excellent candidate for AI, and that radiation would t provide a huge advantage The twist of course is that I would have to be very committed to completing that…
-
Starting Radiation July 2021
Didn't see a group for this, so decided to start one! Anyone else starting radiation this month? I have a baseline mammogram tomorrow, then am scheduled to begin 4 weeks of rads on July 15th. I picked up my prescription for steroid cream and ordered some calendula cream as recommended by my RO. Guess I'm ready to go!
-
What to ask the Oncologist?
I had my mastectomy in June. I'll finally be seeing the Oncologist for the first time on Monday. I already know that the minimum further treatment I need is radiation to the chest wall, radiation to the lymph nodes, and 5-10 years of a drug like Tamoxifen. Last month they did a CT scan and a bone scan and sent a sample of…
-
IORT - Interoperative Radiation Therapy
Just sharing for anyone with early stage BC, as there are specific conditions to tumor size and type type to qualify. A lot of surgeons don't know about it, which is sad because it's been around for years and doesn't expose you to excess radiation. Insurance covers it, and it's done during surgery, so once and done. I had…
-
Starting Radiation June 2021 Group
Hi all. Starting this thread for June 2021 radiation starts. I have my mapping appt this Thursday, and then will probably start next week. I have 15-19 treatments. I told my RO I was concerned about lung and heart damage, so she said she would keep a wider margin..."because she knows what's important to me". I had a left…
-
4 vs 6 weeks
Originally my dr offered me the choice of doing 4 weeks (with more intense radiation) or 6 weeks (with less intense). I chose the 6 weeks because I really don't want to miss ANY work, and I was worried about fatigue with the 4-week course. After my first appointment today they gave me a calendar of all my upcoming…
-
atypical vascular lesion
I've had radiation twice on the same breast. (Not sure that was a good idea). I had some spots appear on and around my mastectomy scar two years out from my second bout with breast cancer. I had a routine follow-up with my surgeon the other day and he biopsied one of the spots right there in the office, which the pathology…