Radiation therapy or not?

These bc decisions are awful aren't they.You're damned if you do and damned if you don't. I have had breast cancer twice and what I've come to realize is that when more than one doctor tells you that you MUST have the treatment then you probably should. If they are leaving it up to you then percentages of cancer returning are most likely VERY low.I had a lumpectomy in 2003(similar pathology to you and18 nodes all clear).I had a 30%chance of it returning if I didn't have radiation and was told I HAD to have it.Chemo was an option and entirely my choice.Well I had radiation and no chemo and 7 years later it came back in the same spot -I was in the unlucky 8% apparently.I was told there was only a 1%chance of it recurring on the scarline if I'd had a mastectomy. I've had the mastectomy and chemo 2 years ago and seem ok now,just on Tamoxifen.All these statistics can sometimes make us feel like we are gambling in a casino- I've come to hate them. I'd be worried about the implants too cos your skin loses elasticity with radiation.Your plastic surgeon should give you the low down. It's ultimately your decision- so after your research go with your gut. All the best for the coming week.

                                                    Tonya xx