Mammocite or Brachytherapy

[Under Forty Pam]

I was just diagnosed this week with early stage breast cancer, my Dr. told me I was a good candidate for an alternative form of radiation since it is small, ductal insitu, and I am 39 yrs old.  I have been internet reading mixed messages on this new treatment but it promising to me, possibly enough to try it but I don't want to make a bad decision.  Normal radiation is 5-6 weeks and 5 days a week.  This type is 5 days, twice a day and then I would be done.  I have been weighing the pros and cons of traditional and experimental and need some advice and help to do what is best.  Has anyone had this done, is it too experimental still?  HELP and CONFUSED....

[boninclyde]

So glad your news is good. Yes by all means keep your strength up that will help you in the days to come. I will be thinking about you. Keep me posted I made be on the same road right behind you.

[Under Forty Pam]

Good news, went to the doc today, he removed my short leash today I can resume whatever normal activity I want again. So I'll probably be in super hyper mode again until the next phase (radiation) starts to kick in and make me tired. I figure I'd better get back in shape again to handle the next wave.  I see the radiation guy on Wed (probably won't start the real treatments for another 1-2 wks), hopefully he doesn't put the leash back on me too tight.  I've been feeling a bit like a caged animal lately can you tell...

[boninclyde]

Your wish is my command. Wouldn't it be nice to be a genie. Just said a prayer for you. Hope all goes well. Post me.

[Under Forty Pam]

It is so nice to know I have a friend out there, thanks for all your support.  Wish me luck at the Dr. on Monday for the post-op appt.

[boninclyde]

I am so happy for you. I actually cried just now but they were tears of joy for you.

[Under Forty Pam]

Got the test results today.  No more surgery required, clear margins!!!  It is not invasive so radiation is enough for my next step.  Not sure on whether I can take the hormone drug or not, split results there I think, he said I needed to talk to the oncology Dr. to get his take on it.  I am happy about the results I don't care about the drug one way or another, whatever they say I'll do.  The doc says I can resume most of my activities but he won't let me go back to playing softball and volleyball (he calls them contact sports, it's not football) yet until he sees me on Monday and has a look at my healing progress first.  Reluctantly I agreed to wait until then.  I made an appt to see a radiation onocologist next Wed but I bet when he sees my surgery date he'll cancel it and make me move it out.  I want to get it over with but they keep telling me I have to heal more first (3-4 wks).  They are fussy, don't get radiation too early but don't get it too late either, make up their minds.