What's radiation therapy like after breast cancer surgery?

This community understands the questions and concerns that come with preparing for radiation therapy. Many members have walked this path and found helpful routines like scheduling treatments at consistent times, staying hydrated, and using gentle skincare products recommended by their radiation team. The experiences shared here often include practical tips for managing daily life during treatment and connecting with others who truly understand this journey.

Hi Nancy, I was back to work while I was doing radiation, it depend on the breast ur tumor were , I was lay face downs and they only target that area , u feel a vague heatness and you are some in less that 5 min . I was faithful putting on the cream my radiation oncologist prescribed 2. Day and I didn’t even peal . When they do the scanned to measure where exactly they need to radiate, they will ask you if u want a tattoo dot or they can mark you every time you are going for the treatment. It was a great experience for me due to all the radiation tech were amazing . Just remember u went to the worse of treatment that it’s chemo, radiation is a piece of cake