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Opting out of radiation or chemo

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 31, 2023 | Replies (98)
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@mcaj

Had RS lumpectomy in '97, nodes not involved, maxed out on chemo/radiation at that time. Did SSDI for 1 1/2 yr until couldn't take it due to side effects. 24 yrs later, had RS mastectomy when DCIS found in new lump, nodes not involved. Opted out on AI with concerns of side effects. Found new lump in scar tissue along chest wall with same BC cells as original cancer Jan 2023. After wide excision of chest wall, clean margins but rouge node involved in biopsy. Radiation recommended for 15 rounds plus AI. Truly concerned about re-radiation/radiation. Honestly am uncertain.

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Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | May 19, 2023

Hi @mcaj, I understand you're nervous about further treatment. You need to be comfortable with what is happening with your body.

Have you had a discussion with your cancer team about the risks and benefits of doing radiation and of not doing radiation. Ultimately, the decision is yours. But you definitely want to make an informed decision and not one based on fear.

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