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Partial Breast Radiotherapy
Hello 👋 community I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and while it has been surgically removed, I’m now entering the next phase of treatment. I would like to know if anyone has experience with part...
Hilarazon​ as the others have said i found the radiation the easiest part It started once my surgery site was healed enough. You didn’t mention which breast. Mine was left breast and 25 rounds I did the deep breath hold. The sessions are over pretty quick.
there are things that can be used to protect your skin from burning. Metapil film and StrataX ( does cost out of pocket).
I only used sorbolene cream and soap free washing. Did burn and blister towards the end but 25 rounds is a lot. And it was total sweep of the left breast and armpit.
tiredness kicked in at about rad 19 and continued for about 2-3weeks after finishing. Along with the warm tight feeling. advice is Keep moisturising.
check with the radiation nurses as to what they recommend.
If anything comes up during your treatment we can do our best to help you through.
larazon you may also like to check out our article regarding radiotherapy Radiotherapy for early breast cancer. We also have a good webcast you can watch The role of radiotherapy in the treatment of DCIS and early breast cancer – Which explores the use for radiotherapy including the benefits for the treatment of DCIS and early breast cancer, current and emerging techniques of radiotherapy delivery, the planning process and the factors that influence delivery, side effects and ways to manage them, follow up care and the costs associated with treatment.