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Breast Cancer Survivor

Posted by vadsings @vadsings, Oct 9, 2012

I have just been diagnosed with DCIS after having a cyst removed containing Grade 0 carcinoma. I am awaiting an MRI this morning. I meet with a radiation oncologist this Friday. Can anyone tell me what radiation is like?

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Vickie As | @vickieas | Oct 11, 2012

this is the first time that I am using this site so I will post this and then see how I can contact you.I just went through 6 weeks of radiation

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vadsings | @vadsings | Oct 14, 2012
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@vickieas

this is the first time that I am using this site so I will post this and then see how I can contact you.I just went through 6 weeks of radiation

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I am new to the site too. I am about to undergo 6 weeks OF radiación as well. Does The Rad make you tired?

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Lagata | @lagata | Oct 17, 2012

I went through 33 treatments after having Lx and SNB. I did fine, but my nipple is still swollen and almost white 2 months afterwards. Let me know if you want more info. Use lotion they recommend religiously!!

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vadsings | @vadsings | Oct 18, 2012
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I went through 33 treatments after having Lx and SNB. I did fine, but my nipple is still swollen and almost white 2 months afterwards. Let me know if you want more info. Use lotion they recommend religiously!!

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Thanks for the info!

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jade941 | @jade941 | Oct 19, 2022

I had 6 weeks of rads after mastectomy and it makes you very tired. I would pass out on my bed and not even realize it. Plan your day afterwards well and apply a lot of lotions afterwards.

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