Can radiation be delayed if more biopsies are needed?
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3 days agoI was just diagnosed with Stage 1 breast cancer DCIS with some invasive area. Had a lumpectomy on both areas at the end of September. Met with my medical oncologist who referred me to a radiation oncologist. I met with her 2 weeks ago. She needed me to have another mammogram on the breast that had the lumpectomy to make sure there are no more cancerous calcifications. I finally got that done on Friday, and found out there were more that need to have biopsies before they can start radiation. I feel like I take one step forward and 2 steps back. Has anyone else had this? I’m 77 years old and never thought I would get breast cancer at this age!
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3 days agoExtra testing after a lumpectomy can be frustrating, and many people in this community have faced waiting and uncertainty during breast cancer treatment. Whether radiation timing changes when more biopsies are needed depends on each person's situation, so the radiation oncology team is the best source for what the biopsy results mean for the treatment plan and schedule. It may help to ask them what to expect after the biopsies and when the next steps could begin. Others who have had biopsies before starting radiation are welcome to share their experiences here.
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