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Radiotherapy side effects
ive completed 5 of 30 radiotherapy treatments to date.
I have been told the two common side effects are skin reactions and tiredness.
for those that have completed radiotherapy treatment
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Hey there,
I had rads with my first diagnosis in 2011, and wasnt able to have it with last years recurrence, surgery again and Chemo this time. However, I had 30 treatments, the tiredness kicked in about half way through but really hit by the end. I worked all the way through and the Radiologist said I needed 2 weeks recovery. I'm fair, so my skin went pink as the rads accumulated. I blistered and peeled but not until the end. The radiation continues to work well after you have finished for a few weeks. Having said that, they provided a proper burn cream and dressings and it healed super quick. I am scarred under my armpit from radiation, but no big deal!!! I did just want to mention as its been 5yrs, within a year after I used to notice pain in my chest and back. My Breast Surgeon said it is cramping believe it or not. I still suffer from it, comes on without warning but is due to the radiation.
Hugs Melinda xo
I had rads with my first diagnosis in 2011, and wasnt able to have it with last years recurrence, surgery again and Chemo this time. However, I had 30 treatments, the tiredness kicked in about half way through but really hit by the end. I worked all the way through and the Radiologist said I needed 2 weeks recovery. I'm fair, so my skin went pink as the rads accumulated. I blistered and peeled but not until the end. The radiation continues to work well after you have finished for a few weeks. Having said that, they provided a proper burn cream and dressings and it healed super quick. I am scarred under my armpit from radiation, but no big deal!!! I did just want to mention as its been 5yrs, within a year after I used to notice pain in my chest and back. My Breast Surgeon said it is cramping believe it or not. I still suffer from it, comes on without warning but is due to the radiation.
Hugs Melinda xo