Hello - I was interested in your story, as I had a lumpectomy 2019 age 73 with nodes evaluated (no involvement in nodes), HER 2 positive. The recommendation to me was Aromatase for 5 yrs minimum; however, I will never forget the Radiation Onco Dr saying “You don’t kill a chicken with a nuclear bomb.” - and I understood this as meaning radiation not recommended. I have not had radiation. Later, as I was struggling with the effects of Aromatase Inhibitors (switched to Exemestane still very difficult side effects) I found in some original documents the phrase “Patient refused radiation”. I felt a gut punch, as I understood the physician to say ‘not necessary’. I’ve been second-guessing ever since and if I’d understood better I would have opted for both radiation & Aromatase regimen - kind of like extra insurance against recurrence.
Just one story, but definitely go for second opinion plus get someone to go over every word of dx, surgery report, and treatment info so you get a complete understanding of that with which you are dealing - as I see so many here have when they detail their own progress. Best of luck!