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Fear of radiation after lumpectomy

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Mar 9 5:46pm | Replies (129)

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@maryanne7

I am astonished that so many women on this board do not want to follow doctor's orders. Radiation for me was no big deal. You just have to show up and lie still. Good luck either way.

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I chose not to because the risks (my tumor bed was directly above my heart) were not worth the reward. I understand why people chose to do it but it really needs to be based on individuals tumors, age etc. It should not be a one size fits all treatment plan. Radiation is cumulative, and once you get it you can't get it again. I'd rather save that "ace in the hole" for another time.