Mastectomy without radiation... why?

Shellies

I had a lymph node involved (1/36).

Low oncotype score.

Now I'm feeling a little bump on the chest wall of my OTHER breast... (reconstruction? recurrence? bone? Ack!!!)

I forget how doctors decide radiation or not...??? I DO know 3 doctors agreed it was unnecessary...(???)

I AM SICK OF FREAKING OUT!!!

Moderators

Hi Shellies,

You may want to ask your question also on the Radiation - Before, During, and After forum to better reach others who can help.

Also, there may be some useful information on the main Breastcancer.org sites pages on When Is Radiation Appropriate? and Mastectomy Plus Radiation.

We hope this helps!

--The Mods