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Radiation after lumpectomy
wondering what's the normal time after lumpectomy does radiation start? I had the small cancer and one node with cancer removed on 1st April. ( one node had changing cells - pre cancer). Oncologist ...
@Anne65 Many thanks for that, Anne. You sound really 'on top of it'! Well done. Onwards & upwards! I go to Sydney (from Forster) on Sun to see my surgeon & team on Monday. He is also an Assoc Prof with a lovely manner & explains everything clearly - tho taking my sister in law along as well, as extra 'ears'. At our initial appointment he said I would be doing rad for 4 weeks once 'healed' .... so am assuming there will be no change there. I was also told a 20% chance of recurring as it was one 'with legs' ... so rad needed to catch the randoms that may have broken off. DEFINITELY worth it for peace of mind, eh? I had a Sentinel Node Biopsy to see which one was closest to the tumour - so only had to test the one ... He said the removed node was 'soft' and that he was happy with that - so I can only hope it hasn't been detected there .... find out on Monday, I guess! Fingers & Toes crossed.
My under arm/node area is sorer than my boob!! Is that unusual? What does everyone do about deodorant? I've been advised to stay away from anti perspirants (I usually use a men's deodorant stick.) One guardian angel (5 year recovery anniversary was yesterday) has suggested Crystal brand. Will check it out today.
Bummer about losing your Mum so young. :( Fingers crossed you don't have the gene.
Great info on the creams, mepitel etc! I will print off your post & take it with me for my SIL to read as well ..... so she can ask questions too. I am lucky that my brother & his wife have been the most fantastic support for my & my husband (8 years recovery from most of his stomach removed!) He is 81 & not fully comprehending what is going on with me, methinks :no_mouth: I am ok with that.
Stay safe, get well
My under arm/node area is sorer than my boob!! Is that unusual? What does everyone do about deodorant? I've been advised to stay away from anti perspirants (I usually use a men's deodorant stick.) One guardian angel (5 year recovery anniversary was yesterday) has suggested Crystal brand. Will check it out today.
Bummer about losing your Mum so young. :( Fingers crossed you don't have the gene.
Great info on the creams, mepitel etc! I will print off your post & take it with me for my SIL to read as well ..... so she can ask questions too. I am lucky that my brother & his wife have been the most fantastic support for my & my husband (8 years recovery from most of his stomach removed!) He is 81 & not fully comprehending what is going on with me, methinks :no_mouth: I am ok with that.
Stay safe, get well