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 . Great news on recovery and results. I had invasive and dcis diagnosed in August . I had a wide incision and lymph removed 4 weeks ago. I was told yesterday .All clear margins no lymph nodes involvement.i will have 5 sessions of radiotherapy in January. Waiting for oncology appointment. They'd told me before hand to expect up to 20 sessions so a bonus.! Hopefully you will hear soon. Have you asked your breast nurse as my nurse gave me the information . Good luck with everything xx

  • Hi Gareece, I have now had my oncology appointment and have been referred for radiotherapy. I haven't got a date yet, but will be having 15 sessions. Good luck with your radiotherapy in January, hope all goes well. Xx

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