juliegl
13 years agoMember
Radiation
Just started radiation today. I really don't want to do it and was wondering if anyone else felt the same when they started. I just want to quit. I'm scared that it will leave me with lymphodema as th...
Julie, I know what you mean. It feels so counter intuitive doesn't it - being zapped with radiation when we've already had cancer. I used lay there under the big machine wondering whether the buzzing radiation was doing me more harm than good. However, I did complete my 30 sessions. It was a drag but I was lucky I didn't suffer any major side-effects. I only had my lump removed though so I expect your case is different. I would ask the oncologist to give you some recurrance rates for if you do have it and if you don't. There is an online program oncologists use - Adjuvant online - to work this out. If the benefit isnt much you might want to stop. Ultimately it is your decision. But just make sure it is an informed one. Good luck. Janet