Radiation for Breast Cancer: Side Effects, Support & What To Expect

Partially SupportedModern breast cancer radiation therapy doses are around 50-60 gray, a reduction from older treatments of 50-60 gray.

Partially SupportedA typical breast cancer radiation treatment involves 15 Gray delivered over 3 weeks in 15 fractionated treatments.

Partially SupportedWomen typically do not experience systemic symptoms like nausea or vomiting from modern breast cancer radiation therapy.

Partially SupportedPatients typically feel nothing during radiation therapy and can resume normal activities immediately after treatment.

Partially SupportedHigher photon energy in modern radiation therapy leads to a slightly lower skin dose, resulting in a sunburn-like effect rather than severe burns.

Radiation for Breast Cancer: Side Effects, Support & What To Expect | Sanjay Mehta, M.D.