Hi Lifetraveler,

I also travel extensively in my life and this “sneaky b..ch” ( as my daughter just named it) caused me to just cancel a trip to Tanzania.

So an excision is happening within 2 weeks… then the tumor board weighs in on tissue. It’s 4mm and KI 3% ( very very very slow proliferation; only 3% of the cells are dividing) The onco opined that since I had a recurrence on Anastrozole she would switch to Examestane which she identified as “stronger” and less side effects. I’m exceptionally ok with my mild side effects once on Name Brand Arimidix… I’m not excited about switching because I’m ok on this one ( but not if it’s deemed not effective for me) . But it may have stunted its ability to divide ( 3%) . So this question is on the table for discussion.

But unfortunately it looks like radiation is in the cards for me something I wanted to avoid thus choosing mastectomy initially ( although size of 2 tumors would have made for a weird lumpectomy.

Looking for some reactions to radiation. If you have had radiation maybe you could share your experience?

Best to you.