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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 27 8:30am | Replies (55)
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Hi , it seems we’ve had a similar case. I had DCIS in my right breast, 5mm, had it removed only needed 5 radiation treatments. I think the worst for me afterwards was what is called cording. I’m having PT for that and it’s helped tremendously. I just started the anti estrogen pill, Anastrzole since my cancer was estrogen receptor positive. It’s only been 2 days so I’m hoping side effects if any are mild. I’ll be on it for 5 years.
Mary
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Hi! Yes it does! I had more radiation treatments. It was 21 total. I do still feel soreness from it , but not as sore as when I got the treatment. I have to start tamoxifen since I am pre menopausal. I have been putting that off due to side effects. I work during the day , sometimes long hours and I worry about getting nausea , dizziness etc. during work. But I really just need to take it. I have heard of post radiation side effects. I am happy you are getting PT and it’s Helping! Does cording eventually go away for good? How long after radiation did it start? You are lucky that you only had 5 treatments . That’s great! I was so ready to be done with it at 21. How are you feeling with the AI they gave you? Any side effects yet?