Annie2, All we can do is take on board the advice of the experts. In the end it is always our choice as to what treatment we choose. I am very fortunate to have a wonderful team of professionals in whom I have the greatest confidence that what they suggest is the very best treatment for me. I have had two "bouts" of radiation - in the same area - left breast and have had no problems. Yes I was terrified the first time - I had never experienced anything remotely like radiation before. However there was no way that I wouldn't have had it. It was a "walk in the park" as others have said. The only thing that is tiresome is the daily trek to the clinic. With anything in life, things can go wrong but things can mostly go RIGHT. I was told that I had a high risk of lymphdema this time but touch wood I have no problems to date. (I did tell them that I would prove them wrong!!!) With my first BC diagnosis, I researched everything and nearly drove myself mad. So I am a person who likes to know what is new and improved. However before I chose not to have a treatment I would be putting the question to my "team" and would always value their opinions. You will be fine with radiation so long as you follow the directions of the nurses in caring for your skin and taking good care of yourself by getting lots of rest. My friend's situation is so rare and she is her Oncologist 's first case. Without going into details, her BC was also very aggressive and rare. I should have said this in my above post so as not to alarm anyone. So please accept my apologies.XLeonie
