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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 5, 2024 | Replies (82)
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@heydon2023 - Today I made the difficult decision to forgo radiation, but I believe it was the best for me as well and I am at peace with it after much research and prayer. My chance for recurrence in 5 or 10 years is already in the single digits according to the Sloan Kettering nomogram. I had a lumpectomy but also opted out of endocrine therapy. Even with a low recurrence rate, I chose to save that one opportunity for radiation in case it should recur and I really needed it. My primary care physician suggested that I put my thoughts away (be still and listen?) and the answer would come to me. I think that is good advice, as we and our cases are all different. Hugs and best wishes to you.
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It would appear that some of us are on the same page. I did try the prep session for radiation but had a panic attack, so they cancelled it. My daughter, who is a Reiki Master, gives me a thing called Rohani, which is more powerful than the Reiki itself. It's to heal me and because she has been doing these sessions 5 days week (originally 7 days, until I told her to take the weekend off and have fun with her kids)! She was appalled that I even went that far. I had to tell her as I could not lie, but luckily something in my head told me - NO. Loud and clear. So now I'm not having the radiation or the pill either. My doctor wasn't happy, but understood, I think that it was the best decision for me. I found a list of foods that lower Estrogen so I will go with that. I got a message from my doctor today to stop taking Airborne (ascorbate sodium) which is basically multi vitamins? I have no idea why. I will contact her and ask that. Thank you for all that information. I will certainly do some more research and prayer. And start taking my lazy self for daily walks. I'm 79 and quite fit as I've been raising my 12-year-old grandson for the past four years and he definitely keeps me going. Blessing to you on you onward journey.