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I think it is pretty standard to forgo rads if there are fewer than two positive lymph nodes.
Funny, I am in a state of regret that I had radiation. I just developed lymphedema, which I'm sure the rads contributed to...with 15 positive nodes, they really zapped me. These treatments are not risk-free, so you may want to count yourself lucky that you were able to safely avoid them.
Jen
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dx 4/05 @ 34 y.o.
Stage IIIC, ER+ (90%)/PR+ (95%)/HER2+ (IHC 3+)
lumpectomy-- 2.5 cm 15+/37 nodes
(IVF in between surgery and chemo)
tx dd A/C, followed by dd Taxol & Herceptin
30 rads (or was it 35?)
Finished Herceptin on 7/24/06
Tamox
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