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Advice for young women before they start treatment
Hi, I was finally motivated to join this on-line forum after receiving the latest version of the Beacon. As I read the results of the survey on radiotherapy, I nearly cried as I realised how many wo...
Wow! No wonder I was so scared prior to my radiation. I was 50 at the time so was middle of the road. I have recently had to undergo more radiation therapy at age 54. I did not know the information that you gave. I have two daughters and a granddaughter (aged 3). My friend had intensive radiation nearly 5 years ago and is now being treated for heart cancer (cancer in ther pericardium). She has suffered severy chest wall pain since her radiation. Very interesting information that I will put in my memory bank - if there is any good grey matter left after my chemo finishes.XLeonie