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Radiotherapy for breast cancer

BerylGladys
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Morning, I have had 14 rounds of chemo and surgery last week, wide excision, reduction mammoplasty and removal of sentinel node.I’m doing good at the moment. I know that I will be having radiothe y, not sure how many sessions yet but wondered if you have had it how it was? I’m hearing very mixed views. Thanks if you are able to reply and wish you well

Tracey

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    Hi BerylGladys, good to hear that you are doing well after your chemo and surgery. I started radiotherapy on Wednesday, so have only had 3 sessions out of 15. So far so good, apart from a little rash between my boobs. They've told me to use moisturiser and take some anti histamine. The radiotherapy itself is painless and is only a 15 minute appointment. The travelling is the worst bit for me. For me the experience feels a bit like having a ct scan. As the treatment is on my right breast, I don't have to do the breathing technique. Wishing you well on your journey moving forward. Xx

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    Hi BerylGladys, good to hear that you are doing well after your chemo and surgery. I started radiotherapy on Wednesday, so have only had 3 sessions out of 15. So far so good, apart from a little rash between my boobs. They've told me to use moisturiser and take some anti histamine. The radiotherapy itself is painless and is only a 15 minute appointment. The travelling is the worst bit for me. For me the experience feels a bit like having a ct scan. As the treatment is on my right breast, I don't have to do the breathing technique. Wishing you well on your journey moving forward. Xx

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