What to expect from treatment and ways to cope with side effects.
Hi, this is my first post. I’m also not sure if my dx signature/details automatically attaches to my post. But I’ll add those details if I need to. I’m in Canada. The radiation oncologist gave me the option of the Fast Forward dosing schedule of treatment. It’s not first in line protocol here yet because it hasn’t been…
I’m 13 months post final radiation and have extreme tightness around my implant. There isn’t a time when I don’t have an uncomfortable feeling or down right pain. Now the back story and questions. Original Dx 6/2016. Dbl mastectomy, SLN Bx, under muscle reconstruction with textured implants. Woke up feeling as if I was…
Gather here to share experiences, ask questions, get encouragement, and support others who are going through radiation therapy along with you. Please share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your scheduled start date along with your radiation schedule. We're all here for you!
Hi I am 66 yrs was diagnosed last October 2023, lumpectomy in Dec then Sentinel node surgery in Feb 24. Did 20 radiation treatments finished apr 2. I am having crazy fatigue thought it might ease off but seems to be getting worse. I have to rest by 3pm everyday. Would like to hear how others are dealing with fatigue.
Gather here to share experiences, ask question, get encouragement, and support others who are going through radiation therapy along with you. Please share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your scheduled start date along with your radiation schedule. We're all here for you!
Hello Everyone, I was just wondering if anyone shared towels with your husband and young children after more than a year of radiation therapy treatment. I did share with my kid sometimes, especially things like going to the beach or pools or accidentally using mine when he finished showering. So, is that fine? Thank You!
Hi. I had pmrt back in 2006 and have had a lot of issues over the years and wondering if anyone else does. To start, not even a year after my rads I needed an inhaler for a bad cold where I was up all night coughing. Now, I’m not sure what is going on. I had bronchitis about a month ago and I developed a non-stop cough.…
UPDATE!! I just found this online that says COVID Vaccine can cause Radiation Recall Phenomenon that describes perfectly what I have. I am making an appointment with an Oncology Surgeon since I can go back to my old clinic since I changed insurance. Please read this and I will also post it separately!!…
For those of you that refused Radiation, can you tell me why? I am in the grey area and the Radiation doctor is recommending it, but my Oncologist assumed I wouldn't need it throughout my Chemo treatments. I'm confused and just want to hear from more of you how you came to your decision of why you might refuse Radiation…
I started my first radiation treatment yesterday. I’m supposed to receive 15 total. I would say my breast feels tender and afterwards it was slightly achy. However, I am TIRED. I went to bed a bit earlier because I was tired early. I’m tired today also. Does this sound normal? I was told that the fatigue would come on…
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