Andrea, my feeling when it was rad decision time was that even the best pathologist might miss that one cell that the surgeon didn't get, and I wanted more ease of mind than if I was worrying about that. Also my philosophy was to hit it hard with everything available. I took about 30 seconds to say yes to rad, for those reasons, and have not been sorry. Yes, it was not a fun time, but I am here and heathy three years later, planning on decades more. And knowing I have done everything that was available, I do not worry. That is a state of mind I wish for you.

Joanna