What is whole breast radiation like after lumpectomy for stage 0?

Many people find that whole breast radiation treatments become part of a manageable daily routine, typically lasting just a few minutes each day over several weeks. The treatment team usually provides detailed guidance on skin care and what to expect, and connecting with others who've walked this path can offer valuable practical tips and emotional support. This community is a wonderful place to hear from others who understand exactly what this journey involves.

I also had stage 0, lumpectomy and radiation. I was prescribed a steroid cream to use after treatments. I experienced some skin redness and darkening at the end of treatment. The techs gave me miaderm with lidocaine. The irritation went away after a week or two. The sessions were short and I felt nothing during. I am now a year and a half post. I have some breast tenderness but mild. Ive had some muscle soreness in the area too. Overall, has not been a bad experience.

I had stage 0 but grade 3 aggressive breast cancer .The radiation didn’t bother me the hardest part is holding your breath . The techs can help u with it ,if u have trouble.its been 3 months and I don’t like the after effects . I have Fatigue that won’t go away and a strange yawning? Also some pain but it’s tolerable! I haven’t had a mamo yet . I hope it’s doesn’t comeback! Good luck have the radiation you don’t want it to come back

Hi Anon. Looks like im in the same boat. Im schedule for the 22nd and i was wondering if I can do this alone or will I need to have someone assist me? Its not easy to ask for help.

I had stage 1b double lumpectomy, with 18 rounds of radiation. It feels like nothing, buf eventually it turns your skin black. Start right away after you come out of radiation, use aloe Vera and aquaphor. Also use both whenever you shower or wash up. This will minimize the skin darkening. I didn't know even when radiation was finished, it was still in my body working. I would use those at least 6 mo/1 yr after. Its been 3 hrs for my sister and she still does it, her skin color is back to normal. I have a little discoloration only that I see, but I started the regimen half way through radiation. The aloe Vera cools the tissue deep down where the radiation hits and the aquaphor helps keep skin soft and moisturized.

I had to do 2 different PT about 6 months afterwards. One for soft tissue around the breast because i could not hug anyone without it hurting and the other deep radiated tissue break up so I could have range if motion and pain relief. I wear a compression bra at night about every other day. My plastic surgeon said i didn't need, but it does help, so I'm ignoring her, plus she gave me no advice for anything after surgery. It keep Lymphademia at bay and keeps my breast tissue soft. She said my breast tissue was softer than most!

I had grade 0,stage 3 on my left breast! Because my heart had to be protected I needed to take deep breath’s and hold for a few seconds.no big deal ! You just lie there with your arms up over your head ,your one breast is covered with a gown . The cancer breast is not. You are told to take a breath and hold, the red lights go on until they tell u you can breathe again . when they go off you relax until they tell u to take another breath and hold ,and the process begins again .No pain the the machine rotates around the top of you .as for the side effects I .the worst was the fatigue which can last a few weeks to a year or more after! AI fatigue everyone feels it differently! I did this everyday for three weeks wasn’t a problem! Good luck you’ll do fine ! I’m