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Radiation Therapy for breast cancer: What was your experience?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 17 2:21pm | Replies (39)
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@raebaby

I had radiation and chemo for my breast cancer. I had no problems at all with the radiation which I had 5 times a week for six weeks. I was 79 at the time.. I've been told that my cancer is not expected to come back.

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deebee41 | @deebee41 | Aug 13 10:11am

I just started radiation for 22 days ( stage 2 DIC) . First day was worst due to longer prone position and CT multiple scans. Have to have my arm ( left ) cocked over my head for a clear field for the radiation. My arm cramped up a couple of times and it was painful. Now I put some Voltaren ointment ( non greasy ) analgesic a couple of hours before treatment. I take a couple of ibuprofen tabs an hour before the scan. Discomfort is now tolerable and the doc approved the combo .

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