Oh. I'm probably going to need radiation, too.
I met with an radiation doctor at the very beginning of my cancer experience, but over the months of chem, it was never mentioned again in my treatment. Today, the surgeon "mentioned" that my breast reconstruction might be affected by the radiation. I said "...What?" He then explained that it was most likely that I would have to have it, pending biopsy results after the surgery. He reviewed the factors that made it a recommended treatment ( in my case, the size of the tumor is the factor), and yes, I see that it may be appropriate.
But damn! I just thought, since no one was talking about it to me, that it was not going to happen. Oh well. I see that it can irritate skin, a lot, but it looks like it takes half an hour a day, for five or six weeks...if I have to, I have to.
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I wish you the best. I think you'll do fine. You seem to be a strong person and that will make a difference. Ask your doctor about lotions and creams for use after each treatment. Around my 5th week I needed silvadene for the burns on my neck. BUT - everyone is different, so any 'horror' stories you hear may not be a part of your story.
They should have been crystal clear on the radiation with you though. I did both chemo/radiation at the same time and always knew I would get both.
