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2. I had radiation and chemo after

Reply to PennyK (Original post)

Thu Jul 14, 2016, 04:03 PM

Jul 2016

a lumpectomy; 5 years later they found cancer in the same breast and I had a masectomy two years ago. The radiation caused many problems especially if lymph nodes are taken. In the last two years I have read much research and findings that radiation is not always needed and the side effects are not worth it. I would surely get more opinions from oncologists, not just surgeons, if I was diagnosed now.

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Oh. I'm probably going to need radiation, too. [View all] PennyK Jul 2016 OP

I'm sorry. Radiation gave me the most problems of either. Solly Mack Jul 2016 #1

I had radiation and chemo after locks Jul 2016 #2

Radiation is tough, but manageable. alfredo Jul 2016 #3

Yeah, SO not the way they describe it! PennyK Jul 2016 #4