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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 26, 2021 | Replies (60)Comment receiving replies
I am glad you are having the consult, it never hurts to have a conversation. I am not going to say my 17 years have been free of issues, that would be a blatant lie, but none of those issues caused by radiation were as bad as the initial surgery, chemo, radiation regimen. I always tell people that I am still here to talk about it, and I was told to get my affairs in order a couple of times.
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How wonderful that you've had these 17 years. Hopefully, you'll have many more. Having been diagnosed with cancer certainly puts an entirely new perspective on being alive and enjoying even the smallest of things and events. As of right now, I have listed many questions in preparation for my upcoming consultation with the radiation oncologist. One biggie for me is: tell me why radiation for ME, NOT why it's "standard operating practice".