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Lumpectomy with radiation vs mastectomy for stage 1 invasive plus DCIS
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jun 13, 2024 | Replies (50)Comment receiving replies
Hi everyone, I completed 6 weeks of radiation on 1/25/23. I chose that for my Advanced Ductal Carcinoma because I had Stage 1 n nothing in my lymph nodes. I don’t take any drugs and didn’t like the options that are offered for 5 years. No one mentioned this rare post radiation condition called Angiosarcoma. Soon, I will celebrate my 76th birthday and I believe I chose what was best for me. Everyone should follow their own individual instincts with as much research knowledge as possible. I wish you the best solution. Take care of yourself first🙏🏻🌈
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I too had same type of breast cancer as you and same treatment. I had never heard of Angiosarcoma either, never mentioned to me BUT…after reading about it I’ve been having rib pain and muscle spasms on side of the breast involved😳 But still glad at my choice I made👍
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I would first like to say to you, that I wish you the best outcome possible! You are right! Everyone should do their research, and follow their instincts! What's updating to me in my mom's case was that she wasn't informed of the risk associated with post radiation treatments for Breast Cancer after her mastectomy. Which she stated, and I quote, " IF I HAD KNOWN THE RISK, I NEVER WOULD'VE GOTTEN THE RADIATION". She would've taken her chances, and just prayed that the Breast cancer didn't come back. With that being said, I feel obligated to share my mom's story to encourage people to do their research, choose what is best for you! That's my initiative..
ITS YOUR LIFE, YOUR BODY, YOUR CHOICE! May God be with you, I wish you the best! Take care🙏🏽