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Radiation for Stage IIIC
I had my first appointment with the radiologist on Friday. She was quite young, slightly plump and due to her eastern European upbringing, she had spotless, beautiful skin. She looked about 25. She a...
I finished my radiation 2nd January, it was part of my neoadjuvant treatment for stage III. My radiologist from the first meeting said he was going to give me the maximum. Needless to say (and without trying to scare you), I was burnt through, blistered and in incredible pain. Radiation is cumulative and it was only the last 10 sessions that everything started. I'm now 2 weeks post surgery having a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction and I'm still very discolored from the radiation. I also have a large discoloration scare on my collar bone and neck. As painful as the last 10 sessions were, I would do it again in a heart beat....life is worth it. Lots of people sail through radiation with minimal issues and you still might be in that category, so don't worry before you need to, also the radiation team with treat your burns with gels and special bandages and if needed prescribed pain meds - which all helps. You are most welcome to PM me anytime. Jen