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Christabell_123's avatar
3 years ago

Radiation and headaches

Hey. I'm on my 20th round of radiation (after dbl masectomy, full axillary clearance and 6 months of chemo) 
I am having really bad headaches. Has anyone else had headaches with radiation? Thank you 

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  • Yes I had headaches during and after radiation treatment.  I did mention to my care team.   They said just to keep monitoring for me.   I had them for 6 months.   It was awful.   I ended up asking for an MRI.    Had MRI after 6 months of headaches.  MRI was fine.  The headaches did finally go away.   Had them for about 8 months in total.   Hope yours go away much sooner than that.  xxx
  • Never heard from my breast care nurse only when first diagnosed great at first.
    But then only message if I contacted them.

  • Sorry to hear that @Christabell_123  ..... I didn't have any headaches

    I'd definitely mention it to your Onc .... or Do you have a Breast Care Nurse that you can talk with?   Maybe also mention it to the Radiation Nurses - they would normally ask you how you are going before/after each session?   

    take care & all the best - I hope the headaches diminish asap xx