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Hi Christie
The other incredibly knowledgeable women on this board will correct me if I'm wrong, but my understanding is that radiation is not necessarily needed if you've had a mastectomy, are Stage I and no positive nodes. What are they going to radiate? Did they not get clear margins when they did the mast? Hopefully our Her2 sisters will weigh in on this quickly as I know you need to make a decision. I'm all for treating this disease aggressively, but would not want you to endure additional treatment if it is unnecessary. Maybe you should get a second opinion? Good luck with all of this, a tough time in your life but the sun will shine again.
Love,
Jade
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Dx Nov.04 - Stage 1, Grade 3, widespread high grade DCIS, Paget's disease of nipple, 8mm tumor invasive DC (ductal carcinoma), ER/PR-, HER2+++
Nov.04 - left mast., clear margins, 6 of 6 nodes clear
Feb.05 - began EC chemo, 4 rounds (every 3 weeks)
Aug.05 - began Herceptin every 3 weeks for 1 year
Aug.06 - ended treatment
NED
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