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carolanno · 01-20-2013, 11:45 AM

Hi,

So sorry you've been dealing w/so much. my first recurrence was near my primary tumor (2.5 years later) and I had a second 6 wk course of radiation along with Taxol/Herceptin. i was cancer free for 10 yrs after that w/no adverse effects of second radiation. more recently, I had a mastectomy and my surgeon was a little concerned about the skin that had been radiated twice, but it healed well w/no complications. so I hope my positive experience helps to allay some of your fears.

Take care,
Carol

01-20-2013, 11:45 AM	#7
carolanno Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 19	Re: HELPx2 Hi, So sorry you've been dealing w/so much. my first recurrence was near my primary tumor (2.5 years later) and I had a second 6 wk course of radiation along with Taxol/Herceptin. i was cancer free for 10 yrs after that w/no adverse effects of second radiation. more recently, I had a mastectomy and my surgeon was a little concerned about the skin that had been radiated twice, but it healed well w/no complications. so I hope my positive experience helps to allay some of your fears. Take care, Carol