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Fear of radiation after lumpectomy
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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.
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@peggrady thank you for your kind thoughts. Having mammos for so many years probably exposed me to too
much radiation, so this pathogenic gene didn’t help. Even with less radiation with mammos now, I am hesitant to absorb any more. I’ll ask my oncologist for
her advice. I got these cancers in my 80’s, which is unusual from this syndrome. I am otherwise healthy but I will die from something. But would like to avoid a cancer death.
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@peggrady thank you. I had mammos for so many years likely before they were targeted as in recent years.
I am in Ottawa and eligible for so many tests due to this so I guess that will help for spotting anything worrisome. Fortunately I don’t have to pay for any med care here. I’d be in the poor house.