Does radiation after breast surgery make you sick?

I had four weeks of radiation 5 days a week. I had skin irritation but not terrible. That was it. Talk to your radiation oncologist about what you can do to Minimize side effects. They gave me a steroid cream that helped.

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I was also wondering about the fact that I am a care hive for my husband who has 2 different cancers a diabetic and a supra pubic catheter who is a paralyzed bilateral ampetee do I need to place him while I recover?

I am a caregiver for my adult autistic son. He doesn’t have as many medical needs as your husband but he can be a handful behaviorally. I did not have a problem caring for him and myself. I did not have the fatigue they say you can get. You might be able to handle it unless you get very fatigued. Can you get home care for him a few hours a day? Also, after my radiation was completed, i caught two bad colds in the next three months. I wonder if my immunity was compromised.

Had four weeks of radiation 5 days a week whole breast with 5 boost treatments at the end. 7:00a appointments, then went to work. Skincare is very important so make sure to use Aquaphor or whatever they recommend. Stay hydrated. Comfortable , seamless bra is also good idea.