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Deciding on radiation or not

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 31, 2023 | Replies (74)
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@pamelafay

I am 70 and just finished my 15th and final day of radiation at UCSD yesterday. I had a lumpectomy for DCIS with a nuclear grade of 3. My tumor was also over my heart and the breathing technique was used. Other than a rash, I have no issues and I am grateful for all the advanced technology that was available to treat the cancer. I will meet again with the oncologist in 2 months to (once again) discuss taking an estrogen blocker. The jury is still out on that one!

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Blessed | @blessedx6 | May 20, 2023

Hi PamelaFay,
Thanks so much for sharing your story. Did you receive your radiation while lying on your back or stomach?

I am glad you finished the treatments without severe side effects. Did you use Aquaphor cream for the rash?

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