Can I postpone radiation if I'm sick with a sinus infection?
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a day agoHad my first radiation treatment today. I can’t do it still being congested from cold. I coughed the whole time. My back chest shoulders neck are all sore. I got home around 4 pm and slept til now. I coughed for hours after treatment. Mucus and post nasal drip was horrible laying on back for so long. I won’t be able to complete this while sick from sinus infection. I am done.
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a day agoStarting radiation therapy for breast cancer can feel overwhelming, and being sick on top of it makes everything harder. Whether radiation can be postponed or adjusted during a sinus infection is a question for the radiation oncology team, so calling them soon to share these symptoms can help them guide next steps and find ways to make sessions more comfortable. This community is here to listen, and many members may have tips to share about getting through treatment, so please keep us posted on how things go.
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