I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions with how to help with radiation damage? I'm not talking about the skin damage and fatigue that happens during radiation, I'm talking about the muscle, tissue, nerve and possible lymph node damage you only become aware of 6 - 8 weeks after finishing radiation. My oncologist never told me about these 'side effects' and said I will just have to live with the pain and stiffness for the rest of my life. I have no intention of doing that if I can find a way to help it. My surgeon has me on some pretty strong nerve stabalizing tablets, I'm also having accupuncture and I have had several visits to a physio re a large lymphodoema. None seem to be proving terribly effective and I feel like I need to see a decent physio or doctor or someone who can say, "Ok, you need to do this, this and this...." I have no idea what sort of physio would deal with this, or what sort of doctor. If anyone has any suggestions, I would be really grateful.
Kim