Question 1

could you have radiation after breast reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, you can have radiation after a reconstruction.  Opinions vary among plastic surgeons and radiation oncologists, so meet with these doctors before deciding on a treatment plan.  Radiation can alter the cosmetic result of a reconstruction, causing some tightening of the skin over an implant, or some shrinkage of a newly reconstructed breast from fatty tissue.

Question 2

thoughts on tesuming high stress life following breast radiation?

Accepted Answer

Take control: Working following breast radiation is healthy but how you work may not be. After a diagnosis of breast cancer and subsequent treatment.  Your emotions and life style are essential part of a successful recovery. Individual psychotherapy with or without medication is an important way to  stay healthy and undo destructive ways of coping. There are professionals who are psycho-oncologists. Consult one.

Question 3

are dense breasts a problem? my doctor sends me to do mammograms every year. but i am afraid of too much radiation! is this a problem?

Accepted Answer

Dense breasts: do decrease the sensitivity of mammo for detecting cancer, but screening mammo is still the standard of care for dense breasts.  Dense breasts are also a risk factor for the development of cancer.  The amount of radiation from a mammo is minimal, you are 250 times more likely to die in a car accident than get a radiation induced cancer.  The benefits of early detection outweigh the slight rad risk

Question 4

can placing the mobile phone on the breast (covered by the shirt) for a few seconds cause a tumor? how much radiation do you expose yourself to by placing your mobile phone on your breast (covered by the shirt) for a few seconds? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: What you described would not cause any harmful effects. 
You can reduce your risk of cancer by adopting healthy habits: Eat a mostly vegetarian diet, avoid alcohol, tobacco and street drugs, avoid excessive exposure to sun, maintain healthy weight, get HPV vaccine, exercise 30 minutes each day, drink enough water so your urine is mostly colorless. Wish you good health!

Question 5

i had a 3d mammogram recently and they asked for an additional 9 xrays of compression on my right breast due to asymmetry. they want me to go back again for more xrays on my right breast in six months? should i be worried? too much radiation?

Accepted Answer

Risk vs benefit: Your concern about radiation is understandable, but generally the diagnostic tests have more benefit than risk.
Wish you good health!

Question 6

is itchy breasts normal after radiation?

Accepted Answer

Yes it is.: Pruritus can be related to cell injury with radiation.

Question 7

what can i do for this pain in the breast six months after radiation?

Accepted Answer

Breast radiation?: If it was radiation to the breast itself, then adhesions can occur where the inside breast tissue sticks to other tissue causing pain and reduced breast mobility.  Usually, this is relieved by breast massage to break up the adhesive areas, manually Check with your radiation oncologist if this is the case for a "2nd opinion"

Question 8

is laser hair romoval safe for armpits? due to the fact that armpits are close to breasts and because of the radiation

Accepted Answer

Laser: Is not the same thing as radiation. Laser therapy is different types of light. A  medical laser is not 'radioactive.'.

Question 9

how long after breast surgery is radiation?

Accepted Answer

It depends: Radiation may be given after a lumpectomy procedure. If chemotherapy is considered usually radiation will be given after completion of chemotherapy. In case of partial breast irradiation (brachytherapy), it is given shortly after lumpectomy whether or not chemotherapy is given. If radiation is needed after a mastectomy procedure, it is given after  wound healing or after chemorx if chemorx needed.

Question 10

what is an ultrasound of breast? does it use radiation?

Accepted Answer

Sound wave test: An ultrasound of the breast uses the same technology as an ultrasound of the uterus or pelvis. It is very safe, even for pregnant women, and is more accurate in determining cystic formations in the breast. There is no radiation involved in this type of testing.

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