I had bilateral lumpectomies July 8 with invasive ductal carcinoma on right and invasive lobular carcinoma on left. Clean margins and clear lymph nodes. Stage 1 on left; stage 2 on right. My medical oncologist asked me to talk with the radiation oncologist before any treatment is started. The medical oncologist is strongly recommending radiation. I have an appointment with the radiation oncologist 9/14. Meanwhile, my medical oncologist will have an Onco DX test performed.
My 33 year-old calcified implants were removed and my breasts reconstructed. I'm 79 years old and in otherwise good health. My incisions are healing nicely and I'm regaining my energy.
I fear radiation and it's long-term effects. Radiation seems to be par-for-the-course for those who have had lumpectomies. My preference is to have a treatment regimen that's personalized rather than "everyone gets this treatment". I would like to hear from others who have undergone radiation.