Radiation after mastectomy? Shoulder issues and positioning?

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Grosse Pointe Farms, MI

November 9, 2018

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I had my surgery first, a BMX. Then I did 5 1/2 months of chemo and 6 weeks of radiation. Since I had a lot of neuropathy the only problem I had was extending my arm during radiation. It usually went totally numb. I also had issues with my ribs hurting after each session

November 10, 2018

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