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I had IDC Stage 1A with clear margins and lymph nodes after a lumpectomy at the Mayo. Lower left quadrant of left breast. Unfortunately, oncotype testing indicated I needed 3 months of chemo, which I just completed. That was more fun than the law allows. 3 weeks of once a day M-F targeted radiation start Monday. As a swimmer, I'm used to taking big breaths that inflate the chest and pull in the gut. As I went through the set-up for radiation, I was told the beam cuts off if my chest deflates from the targeted position and gets too close to the heart. Sounds good to me.

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I have the same 1A clear margins and onctype was right on the cusp. I'm 48 perimenopausal, and decided not to move forward with chemo but I did complete 3 weeks of radiation treatment. They now want me to start Lupron and Anastrozole, but may do just tamoxifen. Going to see a new oncologist. I did know I would have to do hormone therapy but I did not know it was as aggressive as these meds are. I'm scared and can't wait to see what other doctor has to say.