so sorry, I know many have changed to doing radiation first, I has a tumor removed in 2001 and dx a year ago with a recurrence, have done natural therapies and had thermograms (way better) with no changes in the st. 1 tumor, but will have second lumpectomy on the 23rd of Aug. Dr. didn't rec. 2nd lumpectomy normally but I can't see any reason to lose the breast, so found another Dr. who knew I treated naturally for the last year and rec. a surgeon who would do 2nd. lumpectomy (no radiation) 65 years old now, lost my mom to brca when I was 16, no genetic link..... best wishes for health! (elevate your arm at night on pillows if you can ( ret. nurse trick to reduce swelling)