How many radiotherapy sessions am I likely to need?

Hi, I was diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in January. I had chemotherapy  and recently a mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction. Results of surgery showed that out of 20 lymph nodes, none were cancerous. The two tumours were no longer present, neither was there any cancer cells in breast tissue, which there had been previously. I am happy to say I am now cancer free. I have been told next stage is radiotherapy as a precautionary measure and to reduce the risk of cancer coming back. They didn't mention how many sessions I would be having and I'm waiting for an oncology appointment.

I wondered what other people's experience has been, after being told all cancer has gone, with regard to radiotherapy. 

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  • Hi Pippin24,

    This is great news. I hope you're getting on OK with recovery from surgery and that your next appointment will be soon so that you can find out all the information you need regarding next steps and what to expect.

    My reply here will give your post a little boost, so a few more people should see it. Hopefully you'll get some more replies from others on the forum, particularly those with any similar experience to share.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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  • Hi Pippin24,

    This is great news. I hope you're getting on OK with recovery from surgery and that your next appointment will be soon so that you can find out all the information you need regarding next steps and what to expect.

    My reply here will give your post a little boost, so a few more people should see it. Hopefully you'll get some more replies from others on the forum, particularly those with any similar experience to share.

    Wishing you all the best,

    Ben
    Cancer Chat Moderator

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