Anyone declined Radiation and why?

I think with mastectomy whether or not they recommend radiation has to do with the location of the tumor, especially if it's close to the chest wall. I think they also like to sometimes radiate the scar area. I'm not sure what makes them do that though. However, it kind of makes sense. If cells are remaining they are likely to be near the surgical scar, or near the biopsy track. Even with a mastectomy you still have some breast tissue remaining, even if a teeny tiny amount. Your tumor was also pretty large, so maybe that plays a role??

I would ask your doctor (radiation oncologist) to explain their reasoning. They probably have a specific reason and it might help you a lot to make a decision (one way or another), if you can fully understand why they are recommending it.

Pomegranite-you have a large tumor. It is in your best interest to have radiation. If it is your left breast,

check into Breath hold Radiation - a technique that helps keep radiation away from heart and lungs.

It wasn't available for me, but my sister had it. I know it is available in the UK.

Both my sister and I had no issues with radiation. I never even took a nap. For my sister and I, it was

90 percent better than chemo. Wishing you all my best!

biopsy, July 2017, surgery Sept. 2017, followed by radiation x 15 treatments

Lumpectomy measured 2. No cancer in nodes

My Dr. Says the radiation is needed for any microscopic cancer that might have detached..they also recommended

That the radiation was directed to the seat of the lump, where it laid.

I chose a position that was offered to prevent exposure to the other breast and lung.

You are face down, and the breast is the only part exposed.

The table is adjusted so that the only exposure is to the affected breast, and the breast drops downward where the radiation pinpoints only that area...the lung, and other organs get no exposure.

Not the most comfortable, but you deal with this awkward position.

Blessings