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Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?
I’m on my 11 treatment of breast radiation and I feel very tight in rib area. Rib area feels sore under breast. Anyone else have that? I read radiation can cause rib fractures. I will tell my dr today. I think if my breast weren’t large and moving it might not hurt as much
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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
Sorry it was a repeat
Woo Hoo Sharon! You’ve done well. Thank you for sharing your good news. Remember to continue with aquafor for at least 7 days since the radiation is still working. Hugs.
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
Thank you, I meant to send that to someone that was asking about radiation.
But I so appreciate your kindness.
Good luck to us all 🙏🏻
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1 ReactionI had 30Gy over 10 fractions. They told me the radiation was very precise and wouldn't affect my lungs. but I do have post radiotherapy fibrosis in the right lung. I had radiotherapy to my right chest wall, axilla and scapula and have now, I think, quite a lot of fibrosis in these areas. However, with regular stretching exercises it doesn't stop me from doing anything.
Yikes.! You had less than I did .. I better 🙏🏻 that I don’t get bad fibrosis . Right now I am getting a bit more sore.
They told me the sane thing that wouldn’t hurt lungs and heart. .
You did have to hold your breath alot during treatments right?
How long had it been since you had radiation? I read long term effect could happen even after a year. Well I hope I made the right choice. It was mine to make.
Happy thanksgiving 🦃!
How was it discovered you had the fibrosis of the lung and will there be any long-term effects?
Hello!
Just wondering what stage and grade you were diagnosed with since 3 lymph nodes removed?