Radio Therapy - should I or shouldn't I
I have recently had my lumpectomy and am considered one of the lucky ones. It was grade 1 and detected very early - only 8mm. I have been advised to have radio therapy, but I am having conflicting ...
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Hi Sandra,
I'm the other side of the fence. I declined radiotherapy and I don't regret my decision at all BUT I had discussions with the radiation oncologist, my oncologist and my breast surgeon as part of my decision making.
Have you spoken to your surgeon about what happens if you don't have the radiotherapy? They will be able to provide you with statistics which may help you weigh your choices up. And the biggy are you prepared to have a mastectomy if that is the treatment recommendation instead of radiotherapy?
At the end of the day you have to live with your decision so follow your gut but just make sure it is an educated and informed decision. Jen