How soon after surgery do they start radiation ?

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Sarah_R
Sarah_R Member Posts: 23
edited June 2017 in Just Diagnosed

I go to the doctor next week and will finally get some hard information but I i'm desperate for any information they can give me some better sense of control between now and then.... I'm stage 1 w invasive ductal in one breast and lcis in the other and though I have no formal plan yet, they seem to be saying surgery and radiation. So what does that mean -- how soon do they start you into radiation? All I want is some plan and oh yeah to be on the other side of this looking back...

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  • Jenmia2002
    Jenmia2002 Member Posts: 20
    edited June 2017

    I started radiation 5 weeks after my lumpectomy. I was diagnosed March 14th had surgery on April 25th and started radiation on May 30th. The first few weeks after being diagnosed were definitely the hardest.

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  • MinusTwo
    MinusTwo Member Posts: 16,634
    edited June 2017

    Sarah - I just left a detailed answer on the other thread you started with the same question

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  • Sarah_R
    Sarah_R Member Posts: 23
    edited June 2017

    thanks all. I'm still learning how to use this site so apologies for the two threads. And I will fill in all my info ! But appreciate all the information and support and kind words. It helps.

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  • Kalonis52
    Kalonis52 Member Posts: 134
    edited June 2017

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    Hi honey, You will get a treatment plan when you go see your doctor. If their saying Surgery and Radiation, those are, of course, two separate things. Normally, you have the Surgery first. Involving maybe a Lumpectomy if your Stage 1. I was a Stage 2. IDC in my left breast, and, I had a Lumpectomy and a Left Mastectomy. Radiation normally follows about 2 months at the most after surgery, so your Breast area gives time for healing. That is the treatment plan I had. But, every case is different. They take in account all different things about your history and breasts. I hope your journey goes well!


    Kaloni 

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