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What Alternative can be used instead of Radiation Therapy?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Dec 26, 2023 | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
If you use proton radiation, there is no damage to heart, lungs or any other part of the body. Google it! There are now many proton centers throughout the country. I had 16 treatments after a mastectomy and 6 nodes removed (3 positive). My surgeon and I agreed to leave the remaining lymph nodes alone if I would agree to be treated by proton radiation (Mayo Clinic in MN). I never had lymphedema as a result!!! I am 83+ and doing very well. Tamoxifen somewhat nasty but I have adjusted to it pretty well. Surgery/radiation in 4-5/21. Onco-type DX score was 6. Good luck and go Proton!!!
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Any worry about osteoporosis?
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Agree, although I chose no radiation proton or otherwise I do believe Proton is the only choice as far as radiation that is nearly 100% safe and effective. More costly and some insurance does not cover it and there is the logistics of getting to a Proton Center if you are not near one. But if I had lymph node involvement I would be running to the proton center!