Should I delay radiation for hip replacement surgery with Stage 1b breast cancer...

Linda, I had 1 lymph node with minute cancer in 2002. I had radiation and chemo at the same time. That gave me 15 years cancer free. In 2016, I was diagnosed with MBC. It's in my lymph nodes and most of my bones. It's not below my elbows or knees. My pelvis and femur hurt when I walk a short distance. This is my journey. I think I would have the radiation before the hip replacement. Trust your instincts and do what you feel is best for your quality of life.

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I had shoulder surgery after radiation. Good plan but needed pain management for sure!

I have stage 3 breast cancer that spread to my lymph nodes. I have done chemo radiation surgery. Has anyone had to do chemo twice?

Kelly B, when I started my journey in 2002 with invasive ductal BC stg IIb. I had surgery, radiation and chemo. I had minute cancer in a sentinel nodes. I completed 5 years AI treatment. I had a naive idea that after 5 years I was cured. I had mammograms every year. In Jan 2016, I was diagnosed with MBC in my bones and lymph nodes. It is not detected by mammogram. I, also, have several friends that BC reoccurred in the same breast or other breast. They had chemo twice depending on their stage. I've been on Hormone therapy for over 8 years. When that treatment stops working, I'll start chemo, again. I love my life and will continue to fight, hopefully until they find a cure.

Hi Virginia, I am just reading this and yes that is exactly what I was diagnosed with and I have been so worried about everything but u have given me comfort in knowing I can do this if I try. I am 39 years old and it is tough while I have children etc. But u just gave me hope. Thank you Virginia.

Linda I would discuss with your medical & radiological oncologist to help make your decision. I also had stage 1 cancer with 1 + lymph node which was removed. I had 5 weeks of radiation but NO chemo. Best of luck - I am burdened with

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This is definitely a complex timing decision that many patients face when dealing with multiple health concerns. The balance between managing cancer treatment and quality of life issues like severe hip pain requires careful coordination between your oncology and orthopedic teams. Both your oncologist and surgeon will need to weigh factors specific to your case, including your cancer characteristics and overall health status, to determine the safest timing approach. Have others in the community faced similar decisions about coordinating cancer treatment with other necessary surgeries?