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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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I would love some answers. Thanks so much.
This discussion is related to Post radiation side effects.
Sorry I forgot to mention that if things don't improve or worsen,to contact your radiologist/Oncologist for evaluation.
All the best...
All the best...
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.... :)
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.... :)
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