🌟Starting radiation in January 2026? You don’t have to walk this road alone.🌟
This is a space for all of us traveling the radiation road together—to connect, encourage one another, and lean on shared experience.
Whether you’re just getting your start date or already a few sessions in, we invite you to jump in and share:
- Your diagnosis and any treatments you’ve already had
- Your radiation start date and schedule
- What you’re feeling—physically and emotionally
- Questions, concerns, or “is this normal?” moments
- Tips, reassurance, and wisdom from those who’ve already been there
If you’ve completed radiation or are further along, your voice matters so much here. What you learned could make someone else’s path feel lighter and less scary.
To help you prepare, be sure to check out our List of What to Do/Get/Pack to Prep for Radiation Therapy. You’ll also find a wealth of helpful information in our Radiation Therapy section, including types of radiation, what to expect, questions to ask your care team, and ways to manage—or even prevent—side effects.
And if you’re looking for deeper connection, our Virtual Support Groups are here for you during treatment—and beyond.
We’re so glad you’re here. This community is ready to support you every step of the way.
💛 You’ve got this—and we’ve got you.
— The Mods
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I just wanted to mention a side effect that I had this year from Rads on my C7/T1 vertebrae last year, I am not sure if this is the right topic/forum for this but here goes.''I was having hoarseness and a cough at the beginning of June this year and notice my voice was getting worse, I started having choking and swallowing issues and mentioned it to my Oncologist who then set up a scope to be done to see what was going on. It turned out that I had scar tissue built up from the radiation on the back of my neck which is apparently quiet common and this was causing the issue, I had two scopes done and they stretched out the blockage with a balloon and now I am back to feeling great without any issues and my voice has returned to normal.Hope this helps someone with similar issues.
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