Lumpectomy only for DCIS?

Hi,

I've just had a 16mm high-grade pure Dcis (no invasion) completely removed by local wide excision to the left breast. I know the standard procedure is radiotherapy after that, however, I am reluctant to have radiotherapy b/c of the risk to the heart.

Can anyone who's had a similar experience share their thoughts on that?

Thanks, 

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  • Hi lynne 

    I had a lumpectomy and had radiotherapy in nov 22 five sessions mine was on the left also 

    it went well I found the breathing difficult as you have to do the breathing technique if it’s on left side so they changed my plan so I could relax and not do the breathing techniques 

    I’ve had no problems at all with hear or anything whatsoever after my sessions 

    good luck in what you decide 

  • Thanks Lara! It's good to hear they tailor the plan to your needs. Have you had any lasting side effects re/ skin changes, look of the breast, fatigue/tiredness?

  • While I was having it last November , o had a metal taste in mouth for a few days it was minor , the skin colour has changed but nothing drastic just looks tanned on the left breast , I had a few tired days but nothing that put me to bed , I did feel tired for a few weeks after but this was occasional, I worked throughout it all so for me I feel it was worth every minute of it .

    but if you decide to have it and can’t do the breathing stop and ask to change it ., and moisturise moisturise all day every hour or so I had no burns no scars absolutely nothing but that moisturiser drive me mad in the end lol 

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  • While I was having it last November , o had a metal taste in mouth for a few days it was minor , the skin colour has changed but nothing drastic just looks tanned on the left breast , I had a few tired days but nothing that put me to bed , I did feel tired for a few weeks after but this was occasional, I worked throughout it all so for me I feel it was worth every minute of it .

    but if you decide to have it and can’t do the breathing stop and ask to change it ., and moisturise moisturise all day every hour or so I had no burns no scars absolutely nothing but that moisturiser drive me mad in the end lol 

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