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Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 10, 2024 | Replies (40)
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@brightside21

I've my radiation soon & wondered what your treatment was. How many Gy & and fractions.
Was it 40Gy in 3weeks all 3 areas or 26Gy in 1week
I'm really concerned about having my lower lung radiated. Did you find that an issue or effect your breathing post radiotherapy.
Thanks

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sharon44r | @sharon44r | Nov 27, 2024

Left Breast multi foci in 1 quadrant lobular . Had full breast radiated. It was my choice to do it since I’m not sure if I can handle the hormone blockers.
I had
AREA BEING TREATED: LEFT Breast
TOTAL PLANNED DOSE (Gy): 42.4
PLANNED NUMBER OF FRACTIONS: 16
TREATMENT TECHNIQUE: 3D-CFT
CONCURRENT CHEMO: NO

The only thing that was hard was the position on the table and holding my breath. It made my ribs sore. Done for 2 days now and my breast is a bit blotchy and the nip is sore. They told me it keeps working for another 7 days or so. They say the deep breaths protect your lungs and heart. I sure hope so🙏
Good luck to you🤗 yes it’s an immotionsl process. Us women are strong!
Didn’t get to tired yet

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