Last minute Rads doubts
I am due for my first RT session in 3 hours and I still feel undecided.
I have been given the stats of 25% chance of recurrence without and 5% with RT. However, what if I do get a recurrence anyway...
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Hi Shat,
I have had a recurrence. I originally had lumpectomy, chemo and radiation. Whilst it's not nice to hear I had a recurrence I just wanted to let you know that when I did get the recurrence I had no niggling doubts that maybe if I'd done this or that it wouldn't have happened. I remember thinking well I did all I could and left no stone unturned treatment wise.
Yes it was distressing to have a recurrence but once I got my head around it, it was all about getting on with it. I ended up having a mastectomy and more chemo. I tell you all this so you know whilst it's not great, a recurrence is not the end of the world. Two and a half years after my mastectomy I went on to have a successful reconstruction.
There are some ladies on the breast reconstruction page who decided (in consultation with their Drs) to have a mastectomy instead of radiation. At the end of the day you are in charge of your treatment. Talk to your Dr, let him know of your concerns. I am sure they will put your mind at ease.
I wish you all the best.
Paula.
PS. radiation was not nearly as tough as chemo.