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Anyone have experience with APBI (Partial Breast Irradiation)?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 18, 2022 | Replies (5)
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@colleenyoung

Hi @daisyviolet, fellow members @jejones @beazerholt45 @ellerbracke @sandyrob @slfisher1976 had partial breast radiation or considered it, and may be able to share their experiences.

Treatment decision making is so hard. Daisy, do you have a pre-existing heart condition?

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daisyviolet | @daisyviolet | Sep 16, 2022

My heart is good.

Studies have found a link between radiation therapy for breast cancer and a higher risk of heart and lung problems, especially if the cancer is in the left breast, the same side as the heart.
This information is provided by Breastcancer.org.

And I understand the risks are low but still concerning to me.

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