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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jul 26, 2023 | Replies (43)Comment receiving replies
I was told the same as you that the radiation will hardened the best implant. I also had Immediate reconstruction. Diagnosed with stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma and in 1 lymph with cancer. All good margins. Radiation was suggested to me because of ONE lymph positive, the other 2 were clear. I feel like you, wonder if I made the right decision for direct to implant. At the time I didn't know that 1 lymph had cancer. More decisions to make. Ie radiation. I feel my Dr is being super aggressive. He wants 32 treatments, for my left breast, underarm and the center of my chest. Not sure if I will do it yet. Being terrified is an understatement.
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I found reading the TAILOR RT clinical trial helpful.
One arm of trial is AI only ( anti hormone treatment) - second arm of study was AI plus standard radiation. It’s phase 3 trial so they pretty much expect AI only to be an effective treatment because they cannot offer an “inferior” treatment in a clinical trial.
I applied for the trial and was eligible from a BC perspective but had had a solid tumor stage 1 other ( resolved) cancer within 5 years prior . The trial required a 5 year lapse .
Check it out and discuss with radiation oncologist
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My Dr. only checked 1 sentinal node it was positive for cells, no tumor. I’m feeling uneasy since no others were checked. I was told there would be 2-3 removed and checked. I’m scheduled to start radiation on Monday the 24th. Left breast and axilary nodes for 16 treatments. My Mammaprint was ultra low so no chemo.
I feel as you and would made a different choice.
Prayers for you I know I’m still terrified as well!