“Does everyone need radiation after lumpectomy?”
I will have a lumpectomy. Does everyone need radiation after lumpectomy?
7 Answers
RadiologistRadiologist
It depends on the findings after the lumpectomy. We look at the pathology report and will decide on the need for radiation treatment.
Yes. Without radiation treatment, 50% of patients will have tumors come back in the breast.
Most patients with invasive or non-invasive breast cancer (DCIS) will receive radiation after a lumpectomy. However, this can be omitted in elderly patients with small tumors and that are estrogen receptor positive.
No. It depends on tumor type, markers, age, race etc. Decision is based on a number of factors and is often determined at a tumor board.
Often we discuss observation, especially in older patients.
No, there is a criteria. Google or YouTube.
If you are doing the surgery for a cancer diagnosis then yes.
