Hello! need information abt after Radiation please

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satya
satya Member Posts: 6
edited June 2014 in Caring for Someone with Breast cancer
My mother-in-law was diagnosed with BC last week, she had lumpectomy on monday. Doctors told to have Radiation within 3 weeks after surgery, but did not confirm how many days she has to go. She is in India with my F-in-law, we are in US. After Radiation, i want to bring her here. (if psbl,may be in July 2nd week or so)So that, we can take care of her.
I am gathering info. as much as i can on everything that can help her. Can you please help me??
Thank you very much
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  • MelodyinMN-2006Oct29
    MelodyinMN-2006Oct29 Member Posts: 28
    edited May 2007
    Satya,

    I guess it depends on the number of rad tx your mil will be having. I had a lumpectomy as well, and need 33 rad tx which is 6.5 weeks (going everyday except weekends).

    I am at #22 but did have 8 days delay due to skin issues. After you find out how many tx your mil is having you can plan when to bring her here. Keep in mind, it may be delayed due to skin issues.

    Melody
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  • satya
    satya Member Posts: 6
    edited May 2007
    Thank you Melody...
    You said it depends on the rad tx. Can you please tell me what "tx" is?
    Yesterday morning, she went to the doctor for removal of stitches. The doctor was not available when the report was there and report was not avlbl when doctor was around. So, tomorrow i will find out what did he say. But i do know that the lumps are: one is 8xsomething & one is 6xsomething.
    Can i ask you one more thing? Which doctor will inform about the sittings she may need (either the surgeon or the oncologist?)
    Thank you.
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