My oncologist has given me the choice of whether to have rads or not. I am looking for info. to help me make up my mind. Can anyone help , please?
I had a left mx to remove a 3cm, grade 3 tumour. No sign of spread. Apparently if it was right side would be automaticto give rads as a belt and braces approach, but because it is left side there is some chance of damage to heart. At her previous hospital 3cm tumours were not given rads.
If anyone can help in anyway would be grateful. Thank you
Lynn xx
Hi Lynn
Whilst you are waitng for the other users to reply with their experience can I suggest you give the BCC helpline a call and talk things through with a member of staff. Here you can ask any questions you may have and share your concerns with someone who will offer you a listening ear as well as emotional support and practical information. The number to call 0808 800 6000 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 to 5pm and Saturday 10 to 2pm.
Best wishes Sam, BCC Facilitator
HI 1J,
I am part of the April Chemo thread so have posted my diagnosis info on there. Although the reason why I’m not having rads is due to a serious shoulder issue on my bc side, my surgeon seemed to imply that rads on top of chemo might be unnecessary. To be honest, I was relieved not to be having them, as it felt like the MX and the chemo was traumatic enough and i was very worried about the damage they might do to an already messed up shoulder.
Time will tell for me… one of my nodes was slightly affected, but the other 3 were clear.
It all depends on your own attitude to risk - if you want to be completely sure you have done everything in your power, then you might feel that you should have the rads just in case.
if you feel that the mx is pretty radical already, alongside chemo (?) then you will be prepared to take the risk and live with the decision you have made.
No-one can decide for you, and I am sure you will feel much better about everything once you have decided.
Hope this helps in a small way!!
Sameelee3
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Thanks Sameelee3. Have been onto your thread and posted there.
hugs Lynn xx
Hi Lynn, I saw my ongolagist yesterday to disscuse rads, he told me that ladies who have had a mx usally don’t have rads, he told me that i have to have them because my tumor was 9cm by 4cm and fast growing plus two lymph nodes were affected. Not looking forward to it but we do what we do to get rid of this dieses. Mine was on the right side but even if it was the left side treatment would be the same. Sorry if this had not helped Lynn, give the bc nurse here a ring or email, they have been a great help to me.
Good luck with your decision. Big hugs, Carol.
Thanks Carol. got Tax number 5 today so will take your advice and phone when recovered.
Lynn xxx