Who else is starting radiation in September 2025? Let's support one another!
Are you scheduled to start radiation soon? Let's make a space where we can encourage each other who are traveling radiation road together — share experiences, get tips, ask questions and get answers from those who've "been there."
We encourage you to share your diagnosis, any previous treatment you've had, and your scheduled start date along with your radiation schedule.
To help you get started in preparation for your treatment, check out the List of What to Do/Get/Pack to Prep for Radiation Therapy. And, there's lots of great information on our site's Radiation Therapy section, including types of radiation, what to expect, questions to ask, and how to manage (or prevent) any side effects.
If you need more support, consider joining our Virtual Support Groups for those going through treatment — and beyond!
We're all here for you and look forward to supporting you!
—The Mods
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Likely I will! Meeting with my RadOnc this week to come up with an exact plan….
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Just want to say that I just finished RT all the month of August. 16 full breast doses and 4 boosts at the lumpectomy site. I am surprised that I am as fatigued as I am and my boob hurt but it’s totally do-able. The staff was lovely and the hardest part was getting lined up each day. I was in the face-down position. I am told I’ll be fatigued most of next week but already I feel a little better. This is just to encourage you all. It’s worth it and you can keep moving. I’ll start aromitase inhibitors in 2 wks. 💪🏻💪🏻
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I’ll be starting radiation in the next week. I’m 6 weeks post lumpectomy. It’s been manageable so far but still it’s a lot. My life doesn’t look or feel the same anymore. I’m not quite sure how this new life is going to fit me
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Going through this whole journey is A LOT. Yes, it’s manageable, but it’s A LOT. Those of us who have been through it understand. Hang in there, know you aren’t alone. Know all of us on here are here to support each other, the support and information on here are invaluable,
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@hiker21 sounds like a course very similar to mine - 16 whole breast, 4 boosts, prone position. I definitely remember from my treatment 14 years ago the feeling of being SO OVER IT. Thanks for the reminder about the fatigue; I've had about a 3-week break between chemo and rads and it's been good for me, but indeed I shouldn't be surprised if fatigue sneaks right back into my life.
@spr0ut I was about 6 weeks post lumpectomy my first time around, no issues there. Believe it or not, and it takes a while after treatment ends, but there does come a day when the first thing you think about in the morning isn't cancer. Navigating 'new normal' isn't easy though. Keep coming back here, it does help.
@ann5631 thank you for the encouragement!
I have a busy several days coming up. Tomorrow is a CT scan to follow-up on lung nodules, Tuesday is a mammogram that my RO wanted me to do, Wednesday is my first day of rads, and Thursday is my 1-month follow-up with my MO.
My RO's nurse said it's not necessary to do anything different with deodorant, other than to go light on application. That was not the case 14 years ago, only Tom's of Maine or some crystal thing were allowed. What are you all hearing?
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I will be having my mapping on Monday September 8 and likely to start in September after just having the drains removed almost 4 weeks after my B mastectomy. I am nervous as to what to expect and feel and have been reassured of the technological advances compared to that in the past as far as side effects. I had immediate reconstruction and final implants after my mastectomies, however my pathology report showed positive 4mm margin at the chest wall, so the radiation unfortunately is an unwelcome surprise as thankfully my lymph nodes came back clean. Just hoping for the best, fingers crossed
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I’m on the third day of a 16-day round of radiation, and I took a 2-hour nap this afternoon. This seems really early to have side effects like fatigue. Am I just being wimpy?
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HHi, Just joined. I am post lumpectomy and in my 2nd week of 5 locally targeted radiation treatments on the 5/6 o'clock position on the right breast. I have a call and messages sent to several of my doctors about this. Has anyone with my type treatment experienced whole body itching, flushing (especially in the first 6 hrs after treatment), and excessive photo sensitivity? Im getting sunburned and rashy, and im only going from ac in car to ac in building and very short distance walked between. Other than that walking in Walmart under fluorescent lights. My radiologist say I should not be having a general skin reaction to small targeted therapy. Trying to figure this out. Forgot to mention, no chemo or hormone suppressing drugs.
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Dropping in to say that today was my last rad and, since I'm TNBC, the end of active treatment. Lots of mixed feelings. I don't think it's sunk in yet, but I don't really feel like celebrating as so many have suggested. I'm exhausted! Grateful, but unsure how to go about starting to rebuild my life. Thanks for listening... ❤️
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Hello all! I start my 5 partial breast treatments Oct 21st. I jumped into this thread since you all have just finished yours.
I’m told my fatigue will start 1-2 weeks AFTER treatment ends. Has anyone else had partial breast? What was your experience?
I’m having mixed feelings too, and agree with you @kks_11 , I’m not sure celebrating is what I’ll want to do. I’m journaling a lot right now trying to work thru all the emotions.1
