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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".
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Thank you, I do see life differently. I see nothing wrong with that question, it might be a standard prescription but the reasons are very individual. For me it was an oncotype that made it more aggressive, also the fact that I was in my 30s, and really wanted the best chance at an old age. Maybe some other folks will chime in with the reasons it was right for them.