My problem became evident 3 3 months after radiation. It's been 2 years and I have just recently got the problem under control.i think radiation is the worse.

I understand your fear; take your time and decide; nobody can take this decision for you; I just wanted you to be brave, and be aware that any path you’ll choose there will be hard bumps
I am praying for you

Thanks Mariana - I am scared about rib fractures, heart problems and spinal issues the doctor said might be a long term side effect - you wouldn't know for a year or so. I don't know if I am brave enough to try. So many of my cancer friends are now battling metastasis. I have suffered so much with MS already - Trigeminal neuralgia - the worst ever - side effect from MS. Not sure if I can do this or want to. Jill

Hi Jill, I had only radiation for breast cancer, but not for the lung;
From my experience I can tell that the skin problems will come( do not have to be so extreme, but to the level of discomfort for sure), but you will deal with them, and slowly the skin will be ok;
The long term effects I would say are more of the concern, and you have to be always prepared; fatigue, shortness of breath, lack of sleep, all will come in waves; I even had fungus on my tippy toes ( yes, is usual), and twice shingles; I battled each of them as they came
Don’t forget to stay strong and accept that you are in survival mode, always prepared to fight
Many prayers for you!