Has anyone had 5-day partial breast radiation for Stage 1A cancer?

Hi Emily, early diagnosis is a good thing. Sending positive thoughts.

Many community members have shared experiences with partial breast radiation, and it's completely natural to feel nervous about any treatment plan, even when the prognosis is positive. The mixed emotions you're describing are very common - receiving any cancer diagnosis brings uncertainty regardless of the stage. Consider reaching out to your radiation oncology team with specific questions about the 5-day treatment protocol, and know that many others here understand the stress of navigating treatment decisions.

While it's definitely worth discussing your treatment plan with your team, I'd encourage you to also ask specifically about why 5-day partial radiation was chosen for your particular case - sometimes the shorter, more targeted approach can actually be just as effective with fewer side effects.

Agree with discussing short course versus longer course with your MD. I chose the longer course in 2024 because there was not enough data yet on its effectiveness as compared to long course. There may be more now.

I had Stage 1A breast cancer followed by radiation as well. But mine was 4 weeks 5 days a week. So I had 20 treatments. No major side effects s other then the irritated skin. So just 5 treatments sounds great to me!

Thank you everyone for sharing your experiences. Sending hugs and support to all.