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Breast Cancer | Last Active: 23 hours ago | Replies (2)

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@auntieoakley

Hello @kakc19 I did not have prone radiation, but I understand it is most common with left side now. Because my cancer was anchored to my chest wall on the inside by the breast bone, my radiation required my heart and lungs to take a hit. I am sure radiation today barely resembles what I received 20 yrs. ago.
So far I have not really had any life altering effects, it has affected my bones a bit, and my lungs a bit but I still have a pretty great quality of life.
I know they do prone radiation and also a breath hold technique, has your radiation team discussed either of these with you?

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Yes. I have ILC so whole breast radiation required.
Mapping is Wednesday so will have more info then!
Thank you!!