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Is Radiation Safe After Being Diagnosed With Invasive Ductal Carcinoma After Having A Partial Mastectomy?
I have been diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Had a partial masectomy 6 weeks ago. 5 clear lymph nodes. Estrogen positive. Oncotype dx score was low so no chemo. I will be seeing my oncologist as well as my surgeon tomorrow. What questions should I ask before I move on to radiation?
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Fri, 18 Oct 2013
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the treating doctor will explain all the side effects of radiotherapy. All the effects are manageable and tolerable. Since you had breast conserving surgery, radiation is mandatory and it cannot be avoided. radiotherapy if properly planned is not at all harmful, they are basically form of xrays. good planning can avoid majority of adverse effects
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