Hi everyone, I too am newly diagnosed
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Welcome! The time after diagnosis is so hard - either your head is spinning or you're in a fog. How many radiation treatments do you have to have? It's not too bad although a pain to have to go every day. Some women have some problems, others don't. So go with the flow on it and talk to the nurses if you have any discomfort. There are lots of discussions on this site about radiation - if you use the search bar, you should find some really good info, or just ask.
Regarding hormone therapy, ask your onc what and why you should go on it. It's his job to give you the information about the suggested treatment. You can only make a judgement based on what you know. I've had surgery, chemo and just finished radiation - at the same time as rads, I started on Letrozole. So far, in 4 weeks, I don't think I have had any side effects that I can contribute to it. I will be on it for 5 years in the first instance, with a high probability of 7 or 10 years.
Regarding hormone therapy, ask your onc what and why you should go on it. It's his job to give you the information about the suggested treatment. You can only make a judgement based on what you know. I've had surgery, chemo and just finished radiation - at the same time as rads, I started on Letrozole. So far, in 4 weeks, I don't think I have had any side effects that I can contribute to it. I will be on it for 5 years in the first instance, with a high probability of 7 or 10 years.