After you complete radiation therapy, your radiation oncologist or other medical professionals will schedule follow-up visits to monitor your progress, look for late side effects and check for signs of cancer recurrence.
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Radiation therapy External beam radiation uses high-powered beams of energy to kill cancer cells. The latest on newly diagnosed breast cancer Up-to-date information on recurrent breast cancer Specialized treatment information for high risk breast cancer Error Select a topic. Email address. Thank you for subscribing You will receive the first breast cancer email in your inbox shortly, which will include information on treatment, diagnosis, surgery and how breast cancer teams at Mayo Clinic approach personalized care.
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Planning radiation therapy Having radiation therapy Side effects of radiation therapy Video: What is radiation therapy? When is radiation therapy recommended? Radiation therapy is recommended: after breast-conserving surgery after a mastectomy — if pathology results suggest the risk of recurrence is high or if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes you may have radiation to the chest wall and lymph nodes above the collarbone if the sentinel node is affected — you may have radiation to the armpit instead of axillary dissection.
Planning radiation therapy Treatment is carefully planned to have the greatest effect on the cancer cells and to limit damage to the surrounding healthy tissues. Having radiation therapy You will probably have radiation therapy daily from Monday to Friday for 3—6 weeks. Side effects of radiation therapy Radiation therapy may cause the following side effects: Tiredness You may start to feel tired or lack energy for day-to-day activities 1—2 weeks after radiation therapy begins. Red and dry skin The skin at the treatment area may become dry and itchy.
Skin problems Less commonly, your skin may peel or become very irritated. Aches You may feel minor aches or shooting pains that last for a few moments during treatment. Swelling Some people develop fluid in the breast oedema that can last for up to 12 months or, in some cases, longer. Other side effects Other side effects can develop months or years after radiation therapy.
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Having radiotherapy for breast cancer You might have external beam radiotherapy after breast surgery to lower the risk of the cancer coming back. Side effects of breast radiotherapy The side effects of external radiotherapy to the breast include tiredness and changes to the skin in the treatment area.
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