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Radiation 5 vs 15 fractions

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 10 10:53am | Replies (22)

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@lynnmarie406 I did the 5 days of radiation at MDA in 2022. I had 30g, 600 gy each day, every day. I believe they are now scheduling it for every other day.
I did not have any skin issues. Now 3 years later, I do have some skin thickening where the radiation touched - it does not feeel different to me but I did have a last plastic surgery adjustment to that breast in November 2024 and the breast is taking longer to drop into place, but the skin feels okay.

I also have some internal scar, most likely radiation necrosis. It doesn’t change the shape of the breast, the breast is soft, but a lumpiness can be felt in that area. I would guess lots of people have this - but I don’t know.
I’d make the same decision again. Private message me if you want to talk! I’m in the Austin area.

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@triciaot That is so interesting. I didn't know that the skin thickening could appear later. I'll have to look up radiation necrosis. Yes, my breast has remained soft. I'm on anastrozole so I suppose with time they will droop a bit more. That doesn't matter to me. I'm in my late 70s and happy to be here! My breast MRI last week was good and that's the main thing. I'm fine with things the way they are.