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What are some brachotherapy reactions?
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Are there permanent effects of radiation?
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You're welcome. It's good to try to see the silver lining. I will keep you in my thoughts as you head into week 5. It's good to know that the short term effects (sunburned look and fatigue) will eventually subside after you're done with radiation. Take care.
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From what I've read, there may be a possibility of a small scar on the lung but there are no symptoms from this and it is something that rarely happens . Also, the ribs on the side that was treated may be more fragile.
I also read that the treated breast tends to stay a little perkier and...
4 comments 1From what I've read, there may be a possibility of a small scar on the lung but there are no symptoms from this and it is something that rarely happens . Also, the ribs on the side that was treated may be more fragile.
I also read that the treated breast tends to stay a little perkier and some women say that it looks a bit more youthful. Additionally, as we get older, we tend to gain weight naturally. They say that the treated breast may not gain as much weight as the untreated side. It appears that the long-term effects of radiation are subtle.
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I am wondering if anyone has had persistent fatigue after breast cancer, radiation and taking Tamoxifen 20 mg? I am 3 years out and have to nap every day! I sometimes feel like the radiation destroyed me!
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7 month survivor, radiation, no chemo, taking arimidex. Fatigue has been the worse side effect.
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I am on my third year after chemo and radiation. Had stage 2 BC. I am on tamoxifen and Effexor. let me tell you the Effexor gives me more energy than I can handle. Had to get the dosage corrected a couple of times. I highly recommend it if you are tired all the time. Don't even feel like I went...
2 comments 2I am on my third year after chemo and radiation. Had stage 2 BC. I am on tamoxifen and Effexor. let me tell you the Effexor gives me more energy than I can handle. Had to get the dosage corrected a couple of times. I highly recommend it if you are tired all the time. Don't even feel like I went through radiation or chemo. I am blessed with the best oncologist in Georgia !
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I am a one year survivor this month. I started out stage 1 and ended up stage4 because a "tiny" spot was found on my sternum, which is now gone due to radiation. What I don't completely understand is why didn't I have chemo?
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That is a good question for your treating physician. Every situation is different, and therefore should be treated differently. I went to a conference earlier this year and the doctor on the panel suggested that it is almost impossible to even measure treatment data in regards to cancer. He...
1 comment 5That is a good question for your treating physician. Every situation is different, and therefore should be treated differently. I went to a conference earlier this year and the doctor on the panel suggested that it is almost impossible to even measure treatment data in regards to cancer. He said we should record data in narrative form when talking about cancer, instead of numbers and facts. This is because cancer is a disease of abnormality in an individual. That abnormality can manifest itself in a number of different ways, and therefore, it requires a unique and individual approach to its treatment. I know this is a long answer, but I hope it helps you open up a dialogue with you and your doctor. They can probably better explain why your treatment journey was different and address your concerns about chemo. I really hope this helps!
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What are the effects of radiation?
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Your doctor and nurse would be the best people to speak with about side effects as side effects vary from person to person and depend on the radiation dose and what part(s) of the body are being treated. Sometimes, your overall health will affect how your body reacts to radiation treatment. ...
Comment 3Your doctor and nurse would be the best people to speak with about side effects as side effects vary from person to person and depend on the radiation dose and what part(s) of the body are being treated. Sometimes, your overall health will affect how your body reacts to radiation treatment. Some of the most common side effects include, but may not be limited to: fatigue and weakness, reddening of the skin of the treated area, breast discomfort or pain, and swelling of the breast or arm on treated side.
There are some ways to take special care of yourself during treatment that may reduce side effects:
1. Get plenty of rest
2. Eat a balanced, nutritious diet
3. Take care of the skin in the treatment area
4. Do not wear tight clothes over the treatment area
5. Do not rub, scrub, or use adhesive tape on treated skin
6. Do not put heat or cold (heating pad, heat lamp, ice pack) on the treatment area
7. Protect the treated area from the sun
8. Tell your doctor about ALL medicines you are taking (including vitamins, herbs, aspirin, etc.)Take care!
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I had 3rd degree burns, fatigue
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What happens when a doctor does a radiation treatment?
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The first thing the radiologist did was mark the radiation site. That just entailed using what looked like a sharpie marker to put dots on my skin. After a couple of times doing that, I started the treatments. I would uncover the part of my body to be radiated and lie on a table. The...
Comment 2The first thing the radiologist did was mark the radiation site. That just entailed using what looked like a sharpie marker to put dots on my skin. After a couple of times doing that, I started the treatments. I would uncover the part of my body to be radiated and lie on a table. The radiologist started a machine that moved from one side to the other. It took about 5 to 10 minutes to do it.
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Thankyou, now I'm not so worried about my grandmother when she goes for radiation. That helped slot
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I am undergoing radiation after a lumpectomy and I am exhausted. Is anyone else feeling the same?
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It's normal. With time you'll be back to full energy!!
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I also had a lump removed and had radiation treatments and was very tired and had no energy. but my strength is coming back and my energy. I think it just takes a while.
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I had a lump removed and went through radiation. Now the doctor wants me to take a cancer pill. I am not sure about this. You must take the pill for five years and there are a lot of side effects! Any suggestions?
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A cancer pill?? Is it an estrogen blocker??
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I am doing the same.
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Finished chemo, surgery and radiation. I'm having lots of problems with my expanders on the side I was radiated. Is this normal?
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Has anyone had radiation in the hips? Because of the location that will be radiated, I'm concerned about skin irritation. Any suggestions?
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I have stage iv breast cancer that went to my bones in hips and spine it was a piece of cake radiation was easy no problems my cancer is responding well to radiation and faslodex and zometa
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