I was diagnosed in August with breast cancer stage 1-2 carcinoma. I could have elected to have a lumpectomy, but my breast surgeon suggested mastectomy. I decided to have a double mastectomy with reconstructive surgery due to the fact breast cancer runs in my family. I said one and done. The cancer did spread to my left lymph nodes but went undetected until I had the actual surgery. I will not need chemo, but will have radiation 5 days a week for 6 weeks. I also have chronic fibromyalgia in my central nervous system, along with mild lupus. I was told there would be no side effects until 3 weeks in. Fatigue being the main side effect. I have had 3 doses of radiation and the fatigue has already begun. I do not feel there has been enough studies done on chronic fibromyalgia and radiation treatment for breast cancer no matter what stage of cancer diagnosed.
Is there anyone on this forum going through the same thing?