A member asked:

I've had lumpectomy for breast ca which was grade 3 had chemo now drs want me to have rads and temoxifin i don't want this what should i do?

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Radiation and pill: 1. Radiation is absolutely indicated after lumpectomy to prevent local recurrence. 2. The pill tamoxifen decreases your risk of relapse for about 12-15% so also very imp. Just like surgery and chemo as good foundation, you want to build up on it to maximize your cure rate. You also have high grade or grade 3 tumor so even more imp to pursue these adjuvant therapies.

Answered 12/9/2012

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Dr. Aasim Sehbai answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Radiation and pill: 1. Radiation is absolutely indicated after lumpectomy to prevent local recurrence. 2. The pill tamoxifen decreases your risk of relapse for about 12-15% so also very imp. Just like surgery and chemo as good foundation, you want to build up on it to maximize your cure rate. You also have high grade or grade 3 tumor so even more imp to pursue these adjuvant therapies. Goodluck.

Answered 12/9/2012

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