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I, too, had radiation to my armpit area. After the pathology report came back from my mastectomy , the "node negative" status we thought we were granted turned out to be "node positive." One node had 1 micromet of involvement. Because it was 1 micromet and the other sent. node was clean I would not allow a complete axiliary dissection...both my surgeon and oncologist backed by decision but after meeting with the radiation oncologist agreed that radiation to that area - plus to my right mastectomy site and back area - would be beneficial. I was warned of the risks but to date (3 years 9 months out) have had no trouble.
Good luck to your mom. What a special daughter you are.
Mary Jo
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"Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
Dx. 6/24/05 age 45 Right Breast IDC ER/PR. Neg., - Her2+++ RB Mast. - 7/28/05 - 4 cm. tumor Margins clear - 1 microscopic cell 1 sent. node No Vasucular Invasion 4 DD A/C - 4 DD Taxol & Herceptin 1 full year of Herceptin received every 3 weeks 28 rads prophylactic Mast. 3/2/06
17 Years NED
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