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1. I had the same diagnosis 10 years ago.

Wed Feb 22, 2023, 09:36 PM

Feb 2023

I never did hormone therapy which poses it’s own risk but I completed radiation and a lumpectomy.

In hindsight I don’t know if I would have opted for radiation due to the risks of affecting the heart which I don’t remember being explained at the time.

I have not experienced any cardiovascular symptoms but I am not totally confident that my heart wasn’t affected.

I wish the best outcome for your sister. Early stage detection is half the battle.

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Breast cancer - what is this SAVI stuff? [View all] hamsterjill Feb 2023 OP

I had the same diagnosis 10 years ago. live love laugh Feb 2023 #1

There are new studies that talk about radiation affecting the heart. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #4

I'm sorry that your sister is having such a complicated/frustrating treatment course Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #2

Thank you. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #3

Unfortunately, it's either that or a needle stick the day of surgery for the wire Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #5

There is no concern for the patient. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #6

No, it's not all about money NoRethugFriends Feb 2023 #7

Oh yes it is. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #10

I'm not suggesting that the system isn't screwed up Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #8

Are you actually a doctor? hamsterjill Feb 2023 #9

Again, let me apologize for how frustrating this has been for you and your sister Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #11

You are very kind. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #12

Breast cancer - what is this SAVI stuff? tdawnnews Mar 2023 #13

Why this post? hamsterjill Mar 2023 #14

I hope things are getting better nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2023 #15

Aw thanks for checking in. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #16