Early breast cancer treatment decision

Hi Shae​ 

With your dense breast tissue, it is more difficult to detect any cancers .... mine was missed by mammogram. Make sure your yearly checks are both 3D Mammogram AND Ultrasound.

I am guessing there is no history of BC in your family?  Do you have kids? 

My own chance of recurrence was also low (I am not 'young' tho) so I chose to have the Radiation to 'mop up' any random cells the surgery may have missed (but not big enough to show in the biopsy results.)  I found the Rads treatment to be the easiest of the lot, to be honest & I consider it as 'insurance'.

I also had AI meds for the same reason.  Sadly, even with the best biopsy & surgery results - there is NO guarantee of not having a recurrence.

Here's a bunch of treatment questions to ask your Oncs ...... you can also ask for a 2nd opinion too - so try to be open minded when you see them - record the conversation, so you can go over it again later on.  You should not have to make the decision 'then & there'.

Check out this discussion on Hormone Therapy
New Upfront About Breast Cancer Podcast: Hormone Blocking Therapy | BCNA Online Network

And another one on taking AIs (or not.)
The Choice to walk away from AIs ...... some women are! | BCNA Online Network

You really just need to be comfortable with your decision & not have the 'what ifs' ..... if there is a recurrence further down the line.

take care & all the best on your decision making.