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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 ...
Hi Sandra,
I had a lumpectomy on 15mm tumor however there was a touch to one lymph node in which I was recommended 3 cycles of chemo. This is to follow by radiotherapy but due to family history on breast cancer from my mum, I've been suggested to take on the genetic testing on BRCA 1 & 2 which I did yesterday. The results will help me determine to whether I would choose to have a mastectomy if they are positive which means I will skip the radiation. If results appear negative then radiation will be my path. Whatever you choose, I wish you all the best. Hugs.??