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  • ckmcclelland
    ckmcclelland Member Posts: 47
    #182
    survivorbc09 said:

    Pain
    Is anyone still having pain in their boob after rads are done for a couple of months? Mine is still sore. My rads oncologist said this can last for up to a year. Has anyone else had this or been told this? Thanks!

    pain after radiation
    Yes, it's been 2 1/2 months sinces I finished radiation. I still have pain & can't wear a bra. I was not told this was a possibility and it might have helped if I'd been told. Seems like I'm worse than before with pain.
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #183
    ckmcclelland said:

    pain after radiation
    Yes, it's been 2 1/2 months sinces I finished radiation. I still have pain & can't wear a bra. I was not told this was a possibility and it might have helped if I'd been told. Seems like I'm worse than before with pain.

    From what I was told
    From what I was told ckmcclelland, you can still have side effects from rads for up to a year. If you are worse, you should definitely call your rads oncologist and have him take a look. And, you might also call your PS to see if it could be from your surgery. Let us know what they say. Good luck!

    Sue :)
  • readingmary423
    readingmary423 Member Posts: 6
    #184
    curious
    I haven't started the radiation yet but will in a few weeks. I have always had insomnia problems and they have only gotten worse since this whole bc thing has started. I have been taking Ambien, Tylenol PM, whatever it takes to get some sleep. I was wondering if the radiation fatigue is the kind that makes you fall asleep easier. I know it sounds horrible, but will this help me sleep through the night better when I start?
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #185
    readingmary423 said:

    curious
    I haven't started the radiation yet but will in a few weeks. I have always had insomnia problems and they have only gotten worse since this whole bc thing has started. I have been taking Ambien, Tylenol PM, whatever it takes to get some sleep. I was wondering if the radiation fatigue is the kind that makes you fall asleep easier. I know it sounds horrible, but will this help me sleep through the night better when I start?

    I don't think it makes you
    I don't think it makes you fall asleep easier, but, it makes you more tired. I got a sleeping pill from my rads oncologist to help me. good luck
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #186
    ckmcclelland said:

    pain after radiation
    Yes, it's been 2 1/2 months sinces I finished radiation. I still have pain & can't wear a bra. I was not told this was a possibility and it might have helped if I'd been told. Seems like I'm worse than before with pain.

    Are you still having pain?
    Are you still having pain? I hope you asked your rads oncologist. Let us know what you find out.
  • Kylez
    Kylez Member Posts: 3,761 Member
    #187
    Ritzy said:

    I start radiation treatments
    I start radiation treatments tomorrow, so, I will probably be posting on here some. Thanks for whatever I have already read on here. I know it will help.

    Sue

    Bumping up for rene.

    Bumping up for rene.
  • Alexis F
    Alexis F Member Posts: 3,598
    #188
    KayNYC said:

    Surgery next week, questions about rads
    I am scheduled for a lumpectomy next week. My doctor recommends radiation after I am healed. At this point, she also feels hormonal medication x5 years is also indicated. Has anyone continued to work their full work schedule while also undergoing rad treatment. One of our administrators was sceptical about my continuing full time during rads. She suggested I consider deceasing my usual work hours and decrease my caseload. I'd like to play this by ear and see how I do, taking off if I need to. My mother had rads many years ago after her mastectomy. She only missed work for about a week. My work does not include any lifting, standing on my feet for long periods or strenous physical labor however, I must be attentive, alert and able to attend to my clients. What are your experiences?

    Bumping for some of the
    Bumping for some of the newbies just starting rads!
  • jnl
    jnl Member Posts: 3,869 Member
    #189
    peggypeggy said:

    radiation
    well today is day one im so scared its starts a long 6 weeks i will post everyday and god bless you girls i know i have a place to come to to help me after radiation what happens is that it do you still feel affects i am only five weeks out of surgery how do they know your healed wont radiation stop you from healing if they kill your good cells to ty luv peggy god bless

    Bumping up for newbies!

    Bumping up for newbies!
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #190
    survivorbc09 said:

    I don't think it makes you
    I don't think it makes you fall asleep easier, but, it makes you more tired. I got a sleeping pill from my rads oncologist to help me. good luck

    Bumping up for some just
    Bumping up for some just starting rads. I think there is part two. I will try and find it too.

    Sue :)
  • survivorbc09
    survivorbc09 Member Posts: 4,374 Member
    #191
    helenmae said:

    moisturize
    I have just finished my rad treatments and sorry to say my skin did not do well.
    I ended with some blistering so I talked to my oncologist and he subscriped a cream
    for me, it's called Silvadene 1%, it seems to work alot better than the aloe or the
    aquafor gel. I takes alot of the hot feeling way. Hope you do well.

    Bumping for jujubeez. Hope
    Bumping for jujubeez. Hope it helps!

    Hugs, Jan
  • Ritzy
    Ritzy Member Posts: 4,381 Member
    #192
    blackroze1000 said:

    For newbies to rads
    Today was my second day of rads and I can't believe how fast it is. I got to the treatment center at 8:00 am and was back in my car by 8:20. Unbelievable! If there's a silver lining to getting rads (besides the obvious), this is it. It's done and over with quickly and so far it doesn't hurt a bit.

    Elaine

    This is a great post for
    This is a great post for those just starting rads. Answers a lot of questions.


    Sue :)
  • DianeBC
    DianeBC Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #193
    helenmae said:

    Blistering
    I so know what you went through, I to had terrible blistering and Dr. gave me the Sivadene cream as well, healing so much beter than the other creams, calendula,aloe,aquafor, I seem to have turned the corner now just want to get my energy back. I'm suppose to start HRT on Tuesday the 16th, Femara, will wait and see how that effects the body. Thank goodnes for soft cotton shirts!!

    I thought Floridian Sisters
    I thought Floridian Sisters and others starting rads could use the info in this thread.
  • nutty
    nutty Member Posts: 1
    #194
    just a question
    can you you have radiation and surgery at the same time?
  • jessica0927
    jessica0927 Member Posts: 3
    #195
    Shrinking breast years after radiation....
    Hi. My mom is a 10 year BC survivor treated with lumpectomy, rads and hormone therapy. She suddenly has noticed a shrinkage in the size of the treated breast. Anyone familiar with this? She had a normal mammo and cbe last week.
  • uno_43
    uno_43 Member Posts: 3
    #196
    KayNYC said:

    Surgery next week, questions about rads
    I am scheduled for a lumpectomy next week. My doctor recommends radiation after I am healed. At this point, she also feels hormonal medication x5 years is also indicated. Has anyone continued to work their full work schedule while also undergoing rad treatment. One of our administrators was sceptical about my continuing full time during rads. She suggested I consider deceasing my usual work hours and decrease my caseload. I'd like to play this by ear and see how I do, taking off if I need to. My mother had rads many years ago after her mastectomy. She only missed work for about a week. My work does not include any lifting, standing on my feet for long periods or strenous physical labor however, I must be attentive, alert and able to attend to my clients. What are your experiences?

    this is a good question. I
    this is a good question. I tooo have a job that needs my full mental attention !!! I guess if I need to I can take a week off but I've already taken time off due to the lumpectomy surgery and don't want to take more time off.
  • uno_43
    uno_43 Member Posts: 3
    #197
    survivorbc09 said:

    Rads made me tired. It took
    Rads made me tired. It took about the 3rd week before it started to hit me. I tried to nap and get lots of rest at night. Hope you are doing well.

    HUGS

    when radiation started to
    when radiation started to get fatigued did you go to work as well?
  • 77trafface
    77trafface Member Posts: 1
    #198
    Kristin N said:

    Warm is normal ☻
    Your breast will stay warm for awhile after you finish radiation treatments. That is perfectly normal. You are still "cooking" so to speak. Be sure and keep using any of the creams that your radiation oncologist said you could use on your breast for a few weeks yet. It will help with any healing and keep your skin moist and soft. Your skin will be like a baby's behind in a few weeks. Be sure and get plenty of rest, get to bed early and take naps if possible. Once rads are done, and you don't have to go everyday, you will find your energy coming back quickly.

    Kristin ♥

    6 months warm??

    I completed treatment 6 months ago and, although I didn't really notice AFTER that, I have noticed lately [ a couple of months] that my breast is warm. OK, I get the weeks after thing, but, am wondering why it's warm 6 months later!

  • Humor thru pain
    Humor thru pain Member Posts: 1
    #199
    radiation

    I did have the mold and it really helps in getting into postion.  I just finished my second treatment.  I am new to this site.  I love hearing about everyone and that I am not the only one out there.

    I found my lump in August and have 6-7 months of chemo with all the side effects.  Just lucky I guess. :).   With my radiation I have to hold my breath for each time so it takes a little longer.  It moves my heart out of the way.  I try to use Humor every chance I can.  It has kept me moving.  Like when I told my boss that I have breast cancer he was so sorry for me.  I told him that this could be the diet I am looking for.  Only when he saw my face could he laugh with me.   I had a left breast removed and an extender put in.  Oh I have lost weight but not the way I wanted to.

    Its late but I wanted to share with you all and to thank you for all your good comments.  I feel like I can tell it all and you understand.

    Thanks Patty S

  • csn_jeff
    csn_jeff moderator Posts: 22
    #200
    Humor thru pain said:

    radiation

    I did have the mold and it really helps in getting into postion.  I just finished my second treatment.  I am new to this site.  I love hearing about everyone and that I am not the only one out there.

    I found my lump in August and have 6-7 months of chemo with all the side effects.  Just lucky I guess. :).   With my radiation I have to hold my breath for each time so it takes a little longer.  It moves my heart out of the way.  I try to use Humor every chance I can.  It has kept me moving.  Like when I told my boss that I have breast cancer he was so sorry for me.  I told him that this could be the diet I am looking for.  Only when he saw my face could he laugh with me.   I had a left breast removed and an extender put in.  Oh I have lost weight but not the way I wanted to.

    Its late but I wanted to share with you all and to thank you for all your good comments.  I feel like I can tell it all and you understand.

    Thanks Patty S

    Hello Patty,

    Hello Patty,

    Thank you for being part of CSN. I would suggest you click on 

    • "Add new Forum topic" in the breast cancer discussion board. You posted in an 7 year old thread and may not get any responses. No worries, many new members make that mistake.

    Best regards,

    Jeff

    CSN Support Team

  • JulesBD
    JulesBD Member Posts: 1
    #201
    Newly diagnosed, L mastectomy, radiation possibly

    Hi everyone! This is my first time on this board after a recommendation from my doctors and nurses.  I just had left breast mastectomy for IDC this past week, and if my SNB comes back positive, I will be undergoing radiation treatment at the appropriate time, I reckon.  So far, I've gotten much help from all the posts, while realizing everyone's treatment may be different.  Just wanted to say hi and hopefully I can put my own two cents in to support and help anyone else.  Thanks to everyone so far who has posted their experiences.  I hope everyone is doing well and recovering smoothly. 

    Jules

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