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Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 8, 2023 | Replies (117)Comment receiving replies
Im 73 ( as of yesterday) had unilateral mastectomy in February. 2 tumors ER +HER2-2 positive sentinel nodes + 5 axillary ( next in line) negative. Favorable ONCOTYPE Suggested no benefit to chemo… breast surgeons did not recommend radiation but rad oncologist did. Ultimately I declined. I’m on AI , Anastrozole, for 5 or more years , 7 mos. So far and no obvious side effects. I feel fortunate about that.
Rough decision going against rad oncologist BUT … check out the clinical trial TAILOR RT. From a BC protocol I fit the criteria. One arm is AI only and one arm is AI plus standard radiation. Bottom line, with certain characteristics radiation may not be necessary… just as chemo was found to be unnecessary with certain characteristics. I opted to not accept radiation. I feel good about my decision. Interesting.
Decisions we need to make are complicated and scary. Generally I feel like this was right for me.
Wishing you the best on your journey. 🌸
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I was offered radiation, 5day course, or AI 5year course. The rad oncologist sited similar studies for low risk patients over 65 years old. Radiation was one option. Left final decision to me. Oncologist advised on AI, Letrosole. She wanted me to try it for awhile to see how well I tolerated it, with least adverse effects.
I’m going with the radiation, the shorter course. I may try the Letrosole. But the side effects are scary., yes, ultimately I will decide and pray a lot. Hugs!