Hello Asblueasanaprilsky,

I am replying because I 'get' your reasoning though my situation was different. I was diagnosed as being grade 2 breast cancer in October 2019. 
The treatment plan was a breast reduction to remove the tumour followed by 15 sessions of radiotherapy and then a course of hormones. I thankfully didn't need chemo. 
 

I too thought long and hard about having the radiotherapy. It certainly can adversely affect one's future health. As you say the worst thing being  affecting your heart. I talked to the oncologist and BCN and weighing everything up I felt it was worth the risk in the end. I am concerned the after affects will stop me exercising in the future or even end my life prematurely. In the meantime I keep myself as fit as possible and try and swim 6x a week. Hoping for the best I think it's called!!!! 
 

I decided against the hormones after about 5 months. I felt depressed and my joints were so painful. I want to live for the rest of my time on the earth. Not be crippled up owing to the medication I am on!!!! 
 

So I have done more or less as I am told apart from the hormones and yes I am worried about the affects of the radiotherapy. As Chris's says it's a very personal decision. No one can really help you with it other than tell you our stories. 
 

The radiotherapy may not adversely affect us of course. We may strike it lucky!! Right now I am in the positive zone.  I am quite fit and I exercise every day and eat well. I plan to remain like this for as long as I draw breath!!! 
 

I wish you good luck. Stay well whatever your decision!!

Kebbs x 

Hello Asblueasanaprilsky,

I am replying because I 'get' your reasoning though my situation was different. I was diagnosed as being grade 2 breast cancer in October 2019. 
The treatment plan was a breast reduction to remove the tumour followed by 15 sessions of radiotherapy and then a course of hormones. I thankfully didn't need chemo. 
 

I too thought long and hard about having the radiotherapy. It certainly can adversely affect one's future health. As you say the worst thing being  affecting your heart. I talked to the oncologist and BCN and weighing everything up I felt it was worth the risk in the end. I am concerned the after affects will stop me exercising in the future or even end my life prematurely. In the meantime I keep myself as fit as possible and try and swim 6x a week. Hoping for the best I think it's called!!!! 
 

I decided against the hormones after about 5 months. I felt depressed and my joints were so painful. I want to live for the rest of my time on the earth. Not be crippled up owing to the medication I am on!!!! 
 

So I have done more or less as I am told apart from the hormones and yes I am worried about the affects of the radiotherapy. As Chris's says it's a very personal decision. No one can really help you with it other than tell you our stories. 
 

The radiotherapy may not adversely affect us of course. We may strike it lucky!! Right now I am in the positive zone.  I am quite fit and I exercise every day and eat well. I plan to remain like this for as long as I draw breath!!! 
 

I wish you good luck. Stay well whatever your decision!!

Kebbs x