--- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "pathlaw1"
<hlsrbd@...> wrote:
>
> --- In friendsforlifefoundation@yahoogroups.com, "Hillary Sweet"
> <hillary@> wrote:
> >
> > Someone I know is going to have to have radiation after her
> > lumpectomy. She is concerned that radiation is going to affect
her
> > heart and may lead to other problems. They are going to be
radiating
> > the whole breast. Has anyone heard that this is a concern? Maybe
> > someone who has had radiation can make her feel better about the
> > treatment. I would really appreciate people sharing their
radiation
> > experiences. Thanks. Hillary
>
> I have never heard or read about radiation causing damage to the
heart.
> The photon beam only penetrates so far and does not extend to the
heart
> in any amount to cause any damage. The beam itself is tailored to a
> particular patient in each case.
>
> Jeff
> >
>I did not have any ill affect on my heart from the radiation. But I
will suggest that you use any aloe or cream that the doctor gives you
dillegently and get all the rest you can. Wendie