Radiation and breast implants

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Sandra_p55
Sandra_p55 Member Posts: 6
edited June 2014 in DCIS (Ductal Carcinoma In Situ)
Radiation and breast implants
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  • Sandra_p55
    Sandra_p55 Member Posts: 6
    edited October 2010

    I am supposed to be starting  radiation within the next 3 weeks. I have breast implants and was wondering if the radiation my affect them? My Dr. said "no", but I would like to hear it from someone who has gone through it. Are there any specific precautions I should take? Or does anyone have any suggestions?

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  • cat60
    cat60 Member Posts: 61
    edited October 2010

    I just finished 28 Rounds of Radiation with implants one month ago..  My PS said he preferred to have Implant in before Radiation.  So far all is good ! So no negative side effects but I I have read that having Radiation with implants can cause down the road,  hardening of the tissue that can press on implants with severe discomfort.  Guess I failed to read about that before I decided to do radiation. I used Eucerin Cream right after each treatment and at Night, did soft massage along breast and shoulder and upper arm...

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  • Sandra_p55
    Sandra_p55 Member Posts: 6
    edited October 2010

    Thank you so much! am more at ease now.

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