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How To Decide Next Steps After Lumpectomy.

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 26, 2021 | Replies (60)

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Chris - my radiation therapy was similar to yours. I had the mold of my body made and was tattooed to make sure placement was right. I saw the radiation oncologist once a week while going through radiation.

My radiation therapy was completed on August 31st (I had 15 treatments) and my breast still looks a mess - especially on the right side, underneath and under my arm. That side is still stiff and I often have pain. I do my stretches and use the lotions recommended. My energy level is still low.

All that said - I know it will get better in time. I feel lucky that my cancer was caught early, it was small and my prognosis for the future is good.

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Time will heal the burns, the skin may kind of thicken but that doesn’t always happen either. Your energy levels will come back in time. Do you have the luxury of being able to take it easy for now?