does chemo response change the need for rads?

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pamelahope
pamelahope Member Posts: 534
edited June 2014 in Radiation Therapy - Before, During, and After
does chemo response change the need for rads?
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  • pamelahope
    pamelahope Member Posts: 534
    edited September 2012

    I have my BMX on Monday so I should really wait till I get surgery pathology to post. However, I am feeling like an animal about to be slaughtered concerning my recommendation to have rads.

    I had a 5 cm lump and a positive sentinel on PEt and MRI, grade 2, BRCA2 positive at diagnosis. After chemotherapy I have no lump and the BS doubted it was even in my lymph node anymore. I will be have both breasts removed and a axillary disection. I don't want radiation because I have a high risk for secondary cancers. Plus, I suspect I have an increased sensitivity to it.

    Because I achieved such a dramatic response to chemo and only one node positive, wouldn't that lessen my need for radiation? My gyn said he wouldn't do it if I am having a mastectomy. Anyone else have this issue? I just feel so trapped, damned if I do and damned if I don't...

    Pam

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