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Radiation/Letrozole or NOT?
Was diagnosed at the end of June and had lumpectomy + one lymph node excision in early July. Lymph node and tumour margins clear. Tumour Grade 1 and only 8mm. ER/PR positive. Am reluctant to have ...
Hi Chiroptera-girl Much the same diagnosis as mine, no nodes involved, only Er positive, lumpectomy in June and on 2nd last day of radiation I had 3 weeks hypo fraction radiation I was the same as you ultimately 3 appts with radiation onc Including sending a very long letter about my concerns. He said it was very well written.I decided I needed to weigh up risks and reduction percentage for recurrence (realising no Guarantees regardless) My next thing is supposedly letrozole however for me side effect risks outweigh benefit. I am yet to have this discussion with specialist It is risky no matter what My type of radiation slightly larger dose delivered daily but less than a six week regime overall No boost Results No redness or burning or anything else No fatigue yet but this may come as effects are cumulative I am at peace and calm with my decisions and fully supported by hubby and family All the best in exploring what this journey means for you in the immediate