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sassygirl012 View Drop Down
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    Posted: Dec 23 2013 at 10:50pm

With node positive (1 positive) tnbc, should I be getting more than just whole breast radiation? I'm also in prone position, does this not get the coverage I need?  I am very confused now reading some information. I didn't even realize that there was more than whole breast radiation. I thought that was covering my lymph nodes. Any information would be helpful. I did have lumpectomy.   Thank you.
Dx May 2013. Invasive ductal card. Grade 3. Stage 2A. 1 node positive 3.5mm. Lumpectomy with clear margins.
ER- PR+(5-10% 2+ intensity), HER-2 NEG. BRCA NEG.
Treatment: TCx6 and 33 rads.
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Hi Sassygirl,

Here are a couple of links that may be informative.  I did not have prone radiation, but others may have and will comment about their experience.  I had IMRT radiation to the breast area and all regional nodes (RNI) with my recurrence.




Originally posted by mainsailset mainsailset wrote:

This years ASCO publication has an interesting piece for those looking at radiation treatment...the benefit for those with TN with 0-3 positive nodes is worth adding the RNI
 
DX IDC TNBC 6/09 age 49, Stage 1,Grade 3, 1.5cm,0/5Nodes,KI-67 48%,BRCA-,6/09bi-mx, recon, T/C X4(9/09)
11/10 Recur IM node, Gem,Carb,Iniparib 12/10,MRI NED 2/11,IMRT Radsx40,CT NED11/13,MRI NED3/15
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One of my friend had breast cancer and she was treated with surgery and chemotherapy instead of radiation therapy. She was adviced to have chemo sessions after surgery. It was all about her treatment.
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