Radiation after prior exposure.

Terri88

I am a 57 yr. old with a long history of problems from the radiation and MOPP Chemo I had to take for Hodgkins disease when I was 19 yrs. old. I've had thyroid cancer so they removed it and now I take synthroid for the rest of my life. Hysterectomy at age 28. I have COPD and some days I feel like I just can't go on. I was just this past week diagnosed with DCIS breast cancer. Have to see the surgeon on Monday. My biggest issue is that they are talking about radiation therapy and I just dont think I want to subject my body to any more. I'm already having many problems due to the type I had before. My plan is to do the lumpectomy and take Tomaxafin. Has anyone here been in this same position.

Moderators

Welcome to the community Terri88, We're so sorry to hear all you have been through and hope you get some answers and support from the kind ladies here. 

Have you seen the DCIS forum? DCIS and also a support group forum for those taking Tamoxifen. They may also prove helpful for your situation. 

Sending you our kindest thoughts and wishes.

The Moderators.