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7mm invasive ductal carcinoma

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 10 9:29am | Replies (52)

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@triciaot

It will be easier to decide about radiation when you know more about the extent of radiation therapy they are recommending. I had only 5 days of radiation, although that meant a higher dose each day, 600 gy per session, total 3000 gy. I did not have any skin damage. I do believe I have developed some fat necrosis, not a lot, will know more next visit. My decision was based on the lowering of risk of recurrence vs lifetime radiation exposure complications. Recurrence scared me more.

It’s good that you’re asking questions here. There is so much to consider, it helps to hear what others have chosen, and why,

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I had the same, no skin issues, some small amount of fatigue at the end of treatment and yes some fat necrosis but the discomfort from that was alleviated with Physical therapy and exercise.

Are you sure that you had 600 Gy per session? That is an enormous amount.

I am having 4 weeks (20 days) of treatment with a total just under 50 Gy.

Typical breast cancer dose is 45 to 60 Gy total.