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Fear of radiation after lumpectomy
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I had colon cancer in 2016, L. breast lumpectomy 2020, R. breast lumpectomy 2024. Radiation only with lumpectomies. But around 30-40 years of
mammograms every two years. Recently had a genetic test ( blood test) and learned the TP53 gene is a pathogenic variant. It is hereditary with a higher chance of developing certain cancers. Both siblings and my daughter need to be tested. 50% chance of having it. If so then their kids should also be tested, If they don’t have the variant then they and kids just have same
risk as anyone. The info suggested avoiding radiation so now I worry about
continuing with mammos. Maybe too late to worry as I had them so many years. But I can ask my dr. for. breast MRI.
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@lynnn It's all so confusing but from what I understand the radiation in mammos is targeted so much better now than in previous years. Your doc will know your risks. I had a breast MRI and was really hesitant as I'm claustrophobic but it wasn't bad as it's done on your stomach so I didn't feel quite so confined. So much to learn and think about. Thanks for sharing your story and I'm hoping your siblings and daughter don't have the problem with the TP53 gene. Hugs to you.