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Sallyscotia
Sallyscotia Member Posts: 6
edited June 2014 in Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After

In Jan 2012 I was diagnosed, In Mar I had surgery, right breast and lymp node dissection, end May started Chemo

and then had 30 days of Raditation ending September 30 2012.  It was not a great time I found myself on the other side.   Now I am experience constant pain.  Armpit, shoulder and arm Some times is less intense while at other times it is almost not bearable.  Is anyone experiencing this?

Any comments will be appreciated

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  • NancyHB
    NancyHB Member Posts: 1,512
    edited May 2013

    Our timelines are similar.  I have been dealing with significant arm and shoulder pain for several months after radiation.  I finally started physical therapy this week.  The radiation has caused the muscles and and tendons to shrink and shorten, causing all sorts of pain and range-of-motion issues.  I've got really great stretching exercises, and even after just a week I'm already finding a little relief.  I hope you find some relief soon - perhaps PT would help you, too?

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  • Denise-G
    Denise-G Member Posts: 1,777
    edited May 2013

    I ended Rads August 1, 2012 after a MX and 14 nodes removed in Nov 2011.   My left arm was doing really well after MX - had full range of motion.  After rads, that all changed.  It kept tightening up more and more. 

    They started a Cancer Survivor Program at a local hospital that is PT related.  My Rad Onc wrote me a script for it.  Only had one treatment and it already has helped.  Ask your Rad Onc to write a script for PT if you have coverage.  They want me to do 12 treatments focused on my arm.

    Oh and hi Nancy!   I just realized it was you!!!   We are PT-ing it together! 

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