radiation area?

fac03

I am supposed to have my radiation simulation on Friday. I had Lumpectomy and clean margins.

Does anyone know where will they do the radiation? I always assumed it would be the breast, but my RO mentioned something about the lymph nodes near the neck area. I am so afraid she is going to do radiation in that area. Is it even possible? I am going to meet with her in a few hours and I will find out by that time, but like to better prepare myself to ask question. TIA.

gb2115

I had radiation to the nodes as well. It was fine!

DorothyB

Yes, it is possible. Ask where the radiation will enter your body and where it will leave your body. Be sure to put lotion on those areas multiple times a day (plus a few inches).

Starting now, include the entire breast from mid-line to under arm, underarm area, anywhere on neck / collarbone area that could possibly be included, etc in the "put lotion on" area. Start putting lotion on now if you haven't yet.

Also start drinking lots of water. Those two things helped me to not burn during my radiation.