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Shanie
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Hi 49F diagnosed with breast cancer on 21 Dec, I have grade 1 and im booked in to have a lumpectomy on 3rd Jan with 3 weeks radiotherapy after. 

When would Radiotherapy start? Would it be the few days after the op or could it be a few weeks. I wasnt sure if there is a recovery period after the op or if you wait a while for a appointment. 

Thankyou for your time 

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    Hi,

    So sorry you are going through this . I finished my treatment in November for Stage 1 BC. I had a lumpectomy in September , and started radiotherapy in November . Radiation will be done about 6 weeks after surgery as your breast needs to be healed. My tumour was also a grade 1 and I only actually needed 5 days of radiation. But you will know more after surgery . Hope this helps , good luck xxx

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    Hi,

    So sorry you are going through this . I finished my treatment in November for Stage 1 BC. I had a lumpectomy in September , and started radiotherapy in November . Radiation will be done about 6 weeks after surgery as your breast needs to be healed. My tumour was also a grade 1 and I only actually needed 5 days of radiation. But you will know more after surgery . Hope this helps , good luck xxx

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