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Has anyone completed the 5 day radiation instead of the 20 for breast
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I did 5 days for 1.6 cm DCIS stage 0, no nodes. I only had 1 mm margin, but the cancer center said because it was 1 mm at a focal point that it would be okay. I did this 4 years ago, 60cGy ea, 5 days, total 30 Gy. They usually do a little less now. I’ve had no recurrence.
It really depends on the type bc, and specifics. The FAST Forward clinical trial followed patients for 10 years. AI pulled this info together, that might be helpful:
The 5-day radiation regimen is specifically validated and indicated for patients meeting the following clinical profile:
Disease Stage: Early-stage invasive breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) typically classified in trials as pT1–3, pN0–1, M0.
Surgical Status: Patients who have undergone conservative breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) or, in specific contexts, those evaluated post-mastectomy.
Node Status: Primarily node-negative or with limited regional node involvement, depending on institutional and national oncology guidelines (such as NICE or ASTRO).
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@triciaot I was also offered 5 days, one time a day for node negative, .7mm, clear margins, LCIS ER+ PR+ and HER2+ It is a bit stronger but takes much less timea and hopefully you have less chances for them to make a mistake when it is so close to your heart and lungs. 3 years later after Chemo, Immunotherapy, Radiation, and 3 years of AI's, so far so good. Having my 6 month check up in 2 days!
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I also underwent 10 radiation sessions over 5 days for stage 1, no nodal involvement, post lumpectomy in January 2022. I have been on letrozole therapy since February 2022. No recurrence.