Breast Cancer Support Group
Breast cancer is a cancer that usually originates in the ducts or lobules of the breast. Symptoms of breast cancer can include a lump in the breast, a change in size or shape of the breast or discharge from a nipple. If you or a loved one has been diagnosed with breast cancer, this is the community to discuss your experience, find support, and meet others going through...
Tell us about your personal experience with Radiotherapy as a treatment: Has it worked? Have you had any issues? Any recommendations or tips?
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I am currently doing radiation theray. I have 9 more treatments left as of today. I've already done the chemo and surgery. Everything seems to be going well. I have what looks like a sunburn on my chest and back. I'm not in a lot of pain but it is at times uncomfortable. I just put the ointment on it and I'm doing fine.
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My rad dr told me to use Johnsons Baby Lotion...and only that...wipe it on and then litely off...and it would exfolliate (sp?) the skin. He was right. I have NO deliniation of color.
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A friend sent this to me..As far as I can see, grief will never truly end.It may become softer overtime, more gentleand some days will feel sharp.But grief will last as long as Love does - ForeverIt's simply the way the absence of your loved onemanifests in your heart. A deep longing accompaniedby the deepest Love some days. The heavy fog mayreturn and the next day, it may recede.Once again, it's...
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