My lumpectomy (DCISstage0) was several years ago. As i recall, the recovery was uneventful. I opted for radiation because I wanted the additional reassurance that there would not be a recurrence. I did not follow up with hormone therapy or medication of any kind.

If you do decide to have radiation and if the lumpectomy is on the underside of your breast, be sure to get a ComfortSling to protect your skin from radiation burns. It helped me immeasurably. My skin turned slightly pink by the end of radiation, but I had no burns, no broken skin, no pain.

Good luck with all!