Expander radiotherapy

Hello

I'm worrying about radiotherapy. Before my mastectomy/ immediate reconstruction surgery with expander, doctor was hopeful I won't need any additional therapy. Now the results are back and went from grade 1 to grade 2. They are sending the slide to usa for oncotype test , another 2 weeks wait . Anyway my question is about radiotherapy after having expander put in. At the consultation doctor said hopefully I won't need radiotherapy cause doesn't go well with implant/expander . But now I might need it . What experiences  you can share with me about having expander reconstruction befit radiotherapy? I'm worried now cause I was happy with reconstruction result but will it be ruined then?

 

thank you 

  • Hello Brigitta,

    The consultant will be best to address your concerns and they would probably be able to answer your questions once they have the results of the oncotype test. It might help to write down your questions and take them with you next time to help you feel more prepared. Hopefully other members might be able to share their experience with you, but you can find information on having radiotherapy here.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia