Chemo treatment or not
Good morning This is my first post. I was diagnosed with Multi focal Invasive Lobular Carcinoma 20 Nov 2019. Was recommended by my specialist to have a Lumpectomy but I decided on a Mastec...
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Hi @Mary_Anne_2020, Like @BewilderedButHopeful I had the Oncotyoe DX test as it was inconclusive as to whether or not I needed the chemo. Result came back which lead to me having chemo - which was a bit of a shock as I was sure it would confirm i didn't need it. II was told iI would be on TC - every 3 weeks for 4 rounds - that was early November. I was really freaked out waiting to start but once I had the first round found it not to be as scary as I thought. I had read all about the side effects and have got to say I got through it without any real problems. Main problem I've got is Cankles - started after the 3rd round and nearly railroaded my final round as they had to send me for scan to check I didn't have a dot but it was only good old cankles so went ahead.
Final round completed I have major cankles (shoe diva alert! finding it difficult to wear my heels ) and am a bit more tired but thats it - so all I can say is yes there are a lot of side effects but you may get some or you may get none we are all different.
Its so much easier when the decision is made for you, but whatever you decide to do it will be what is best for you.
Good luck & best wishes
Final round completed I have major cankles (shoe diva alert! finding it difficult to wear my heels ) and am a bit more tired but thats it - so all I can say is yes there are a lot of side effects but you may get some or you may get none we are all different.
Its so much easier when the decision is made for you, but whatever you decide to do it will be what is best for you.
Good luck & best wishes