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Anyone experience Radiation Fibrosis? What helps?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 7, 2023 | Replies (19)

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They are very pleased because I exercise. Yoga for balance and stretching; exercise bike and rower for aerobics and large and small muscles. I find that really keeps it under control. I underestimated the latent effects of both radiation and hormone drugs. But, so far, I am really helped by exercise. My hormone drug, several months after beginning, reared its head. My whole body ached, my one hand swelled, and I got trigger finger. I thought I had lymphedema in my hand, but the radiation oncologist said all these are the impact of the drug. Oh my goodness, I can't complain when so many others I see in the oncology waiting room are so much worse --- and so young. I am 78 and have had good health my whole life. But, I want to maximize my lifestyle as much as I can. I've never let this depress me....yet. Stay in the present moment!

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You are an inspiration❣️ I love how you just keep going, these treatments aren’t always easy, but as I love to say “I am still here 18 years later to whine about it”.
Thank you for being here and talking about your journey.
Does exercise help with the body aches? Walking helped me a lot. Is there a plan to help you with some of these other issues?