Radiation after lumpectomy

Thanks @viking1. Yes, my mind is spinning. I have been reading a book today lent to me by my McGrath Breast Care nurse written by Professor John Boyages who is a rad onc which was very informative but shook me a bit when I read the side effects & treatment process. Nothing compared to chemo though!! I thought I would go ahead with the rad but now not so sure. Hopefully tomorrow will make it clear. I'll let you know! Glad that your gut feelings have worked out for you & your treatment. I agree with what you said about giving yourself the best shot at preventing recurrence & that has been my thought all along so thankyou for confirming that. Also, I guess you hear more of the bad stories than the good ones. I have had such good luck so far & I guess I'm afraid it may run out if I don't give rad a go!! I'll blast him with questions tomorrow & hopefully it will become clearer. Thanks for your post & your care. xxxx