Were my expanders supposed to be put in while I'm still doing radiation?

March 10, 2011
Asked By:DJM 1934 in Columbus, OH

I had double masectomy Sept 29 and expanders at same time. Have had much pain with right expander and must have 30 radiation treatments after chemo is finished. Radiation therapist now says expanders should never have been put in when radiation is going to be needed. The left tumor was 7cm and right 3.5cm. What should I do?

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