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hamsterjill

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4. There are new studies that talk about radiation affecting the heart.

Wed Feb 22, 2023, 10:29 PM

Feb 2023

Particularly if it’s the left breast, and that is where my sister’s issue is located. I was amazed that the surgeon we visited with today was not aware of new information that has been published. When I got home today, I called the Susan B. Komen Foundation. They don’t yet have updated information on these studies as to radiation for older women, but the rep that I spoke with said they are getting a lot of calls asking about it. So word is getting out.

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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