RE16's External radiation Experience

External radiation

In 1997 when I was originally dx I was a stage 2 and required only 6 weeks of radiation after 6 sessions of chemotherapy. After all treatment the cancer came back in my chest wall and sentinel lymph node which then put me in a stage 4 category and required 18 additional chemo sessions and 10 more weeks of radiation.
The original 6 weeks of radiation were quite tolerable although my skin did burn sween cream was very helpful in relieving the pain. Fatigue is an issue while having radiation as it truly seems to exhaust you so be sure to rest whenever you feel the need as it is part of your road to survivorship.
It is very important during radiation treatment to stay out of direct sunlight as you run a great risk of severe sun burn. After radiation you have to be careful when out in the sun because you will be more apt to burn than you were previously. I still have issue and break out in bubbly rashes occassionally if I get too much sun.

Painless Experience:

Disagree

Minimal Side Effects:

Neutral/NA

Minimal Impact to Daily Life:

Neutral/NA