Radiation side effects

I had a lumpectomy 12-9-10.  After having radiation, I get some painful heartburn right under my breast where my ribs almost meet.  Is this common?  I also have shortness of breath and when I cough, I sound like I have a smokers cough.  My cough is not chronic.  Is this common?  

I would love some answers.  Thanks so much.


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[zouzi]

Hi,
Yes, some people can develop "radiation pneumonitis," a lung reaction that causes a cough, shortness of breath three to nine months after completing treatment.
I also had developed the same symptoms that eventually went away after a while.
Please click on the link below for more information on radiation side effects.

http://www.radiologyinfo.org/en/info.cfm?pg=breastcancer&bhcp=1#4  

I Hope you'll feel better soon.... :)

[zouzi]

Sorry I forgot to mention that if things don't improve or worsen,to contact your radiologist/Oncologist for evaluation.
All the best...