Does anyone have any thoughts/ experiences to share about whether or not they would/ should have radiation therapy after chemo and surgery?
I've been given a week to decide if this is what I want; the three options being considered:
1. Have it
2. Don't have it
3. Commit to a research study and end up in one of two study groups
Thanks in advance!
Thanks Cheryl,
I have had the BRCA test and got the results (negative) just prior to surgery - and had a bilateral mastectomy to tackle this head-on. Originally I was told that if I had breast conservation surgery (ie a lumpectomy) I would need radiation after chemo and surgery. I've had chemo and surgery and thought that most of the "work" was behind me. This changed on Tuesday when my radiation oncologist gave me my three options - and a week to respond.
I'm trying to research as much as possible. And I thought this forum would be the perfect place to do that! I've also contacted my surgeon to get his input. Friends have been invaluable too. Ultimately, though, I know I have to be at peace with this...
Not sure if you have the BRCA gene so do not quite know where to go with this, also not sure of the type of cancer and it's grading so can't offer too much info but in my situation I just wanted to smack that bitch out of the ground so I took everything they offerred.
Ask all the questions in your pack or what you can get form here and do some research.
Speak to your medical team and figure out where you need to go. you may not be able to have radiation again at a future date if you have it now so that needs to be taken into account but please ask those involved.
Cheryl
Not sure if you have the BRCA gene so do not quite know where to go with this, also not sure of the type of cancer and it's grading so can't offer too much info but in my situation I just wanted to smack that bitch out of the ground so I took everything they offerred.
Ask all the questions in your pack or what you can get form here and do some research.
Speak to your medical team and figure out where you need to go. you may not be able to have radiation again at a future date if you have it now so that needs to be taken into account but please ask those involved.
Cheryl
