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RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 3 days ago
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@janedoe7 that’s great! | ||
RE: Radiation experiences
By janedoe7, 3 days ago
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@iamasurvivor No, I actually didn’t have tattoos. They made a mold of my torso for me to lie in each time. (That’s just how they did alignment there.) | ||
RE: Radiation experiences
By Kpitzer02, 3 days ago
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I forgot to say, I ended up buying non stick dressing to put in my bra to make sure my lotion would not stick. I don't remember what I applied, but I did it daily and I think that helped. | ||
RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 3 days ago
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@janedoe7 I did not know that! Have you done it or know of anybody that did and how did it look post procedure to remove them? That’s so awesome they will do it for free. Wondering if I should leave ... | ||
RE: Radiation experiences
By janedoe7, 3 days ago
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@yoliv5590 Did you know that you can get your radiation alignment tattoos removed for free? Rajeunir Medical Spas will take care of that for you at any of their three area locations—Lee’s Summit, Nor... | ||
RE: Radiation experience
By YoliV5590, 3 days ago
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Hello - my radiation was 15 years ago but I'm happy to help with a response. I'd say the biggest side effect is fatigue. I remember I worked in S Overland Park and had to drive 25 minutes to my radiat... | ||
RE: GREAT Physical Therapist
By Iamasurvivor, 3 days ago
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Good to know! Thanks for sharing!!! | ||
RE: Radiation experiences
By Iamasurvivor, 3 days ago
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Sounds like you are having a similar treatment plan to mine. I did chemo, surgery (lumpectomy), and then 21 days of radiation and 1 year of target therapy (herceptin). I would tell you, in my opinio... | ||
RE: Radiation experiences
By Buttercup, 3 days ago
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Many side effects can be effectively managed with the right tools and knowledge. I am very fair skinned and worried a lot about "burning". Tips to avoid that are to go home if you can and immediatel... | ||
GREAT Physical Therapist
By Kpitzer02, 3 days ago
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Hello! I was diagnosed in September of 2021. I did chemo, double mastectomy and radiation. I had reconstruction and threw in an infection and a few things for fun...lol! I have been struggling wit... | ||
RE: Radiation experiences
By Kpitzer02, 3 days ago
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Hello! I did radiation. Side effects was fatigue mainly. I did chemo and double mastectomy first so it might of been a culmination of that as well or the fact it was everyday. I did not have skin ... | ||
Radiation experiences
By Lms7663, 2 weeks ago
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I have breast cancer and recently completed chemotherapy. I have surgery for a lumpectomy in a couple weeks. Following that I will have radiation therapy. I would like to hear from anyone who has had ... | ||
RE: Pain
By User2008, 4 weeks ago
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@buttercup thank you for your reply and support! I’m sorry to hear of your pain and the frustration concerning drs overlooking the pain. My pain at least goes away during the day so I am fortunate it ... | ||
RE: This is a new adventure
By dld, 1 month ago
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I had a DXM on July 3rd with reconstruction. Sentinel lymph nodes were taken from my left and they are okay. Plastic surgeon appointment this week, oncologist next week. Slowly getting the drains remo... | ||
RE: This is a new adventure
By Buttercup, 1 month ago
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Start a 3 ring binder that you can keep EVERYTHING organized in (lab/xray/dr & Other appointments, people who have offered to help etc). It will help if you see multiple disciplines with this jou... |