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Breast Radiation: I feel very tight in rib area, anyone else?
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I would say it started 6 weeks afterward and kept progressing for another six weeks. It became much worse. Unfortunately it took many weeks before I was able to schedule physical therapy. I had MRI actually and not CT. I also ended up with reflux. I think radiation oncologists should discuss all of the effects of radiation. The skin issues are real but not the only effects. Everyone seems to focus on the skin and not the other organs that might be affected. Although I tolerate the pain and aches, it does constantly remind me that I have breast cancer. I continue to be mobile and am grateful that I am still alive.
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I agree with you . At the moment 2 months after radiation I am a bit sore where my incision was,, The incision seems to have almost burnt itself away.
With all I read on here I am so afraid of the fibrosis and trouble with ribs and my lungs.
So far I just get on and of stabbing pains once a few times a week and sometimes my rib is sensitive. Just praying it doesn’t bloom. Only thing my dr told me is about the soreness and possibly swelling in arm, I mentioned fibrosis to him and his nurse, and they told me I research too much. They told me the true beam is very precise, and it’s very rare to have others issues.
I believe every thing I read on this site. I’m thankful to come here and hear the truth. I’m sure people without issues don’t bother looking for these sites.
Good luck, and thank you for the response…. And 🙏🙏 for us all to feel better!