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How long does radiation skin pain last after breast cancer treatment?

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2 months ago

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with partial breast cancer on my left side stage 1. I had my surgery and June 27 and finished my radiation on Sept. 30th… I didn’t think radiation was so hard on my skin and now I’ve been on pain. But it’s getting better, thanks God. I’m feeling happy cause this showed he am experience that I have to do my breast check up every year. I didn’t have any symptoms at all. Everyone have been so warmed and professional with me. Compassionate. I found a great team.

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Radiation skin reactions can vary greatly from person to person, with some experiencing discomfort for several weeks to a few months after treatment ends, though the healing process typically continues to improve over time. It's wonderful to hear about the compassionate care team supporting this journey, and the reminder about regular screenings is so valuable for others in the community who may be reading this.

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2 months ago

There is cream you can use for your radiation.But my radiation's been eight years ago, and it will affect my heart.It already affected my veins, going up.It already affected my lympnotes, my thyroid, and it gave me aneurysm

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2 months ago

Keep am i out on your heart ❤️

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2 months ago

All that things affected that cream to you? Or the radiation

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2 months ago

Sorry about all things it’s been affecting you!!

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2 months ago

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a month ago

@Vivisna Courage, eventually it gets easier and from 'surviving' you start dreaming about 'thriving'. Diagnosed Feb 23 surgery July 23 Finished treatment 2 years ago Nov 23 🙏🏼

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a month ago

I did my radiation eight years ago.This is because of radiation.It affects my veins.It gave me an aneurysm.It affected my lip side, my thyroid off from eight years.Ago, it's affecting me now.I'm just concerned about my heart

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How long does radiation skin pain last after breast cancer treatment?

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