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Further treatment?
hello ladies
i'm 27 and was diagnosed with early breast cancer almost one month ago. i've just returned home from hospital where i had a bilateral skin sparing mastectomy. my skin was healthy enough to have implants directly instead of expanders. my prognosis is quite good. the lump was 1.5 cm with both estrogen and progesteron receptors 95% strong, HER2 negative. a larger ~5cm mass they thought could be cancerous in the same breast was completely clear and my lymph nodes are clear and other breast completely clear. my medical team are not recommending radiation but they are pushing chemo and they keep saying "because you're so young". im meeting with the oncologist tomorrow but was hoping to get some advice from anyone out there in a similar situation. i am so against chemotherapy especially since i AM so young. besides this cancer i am so healthy and feel like i will just ruin my body by doing chemo. is there anyone out there who has refused treatment? thank you xo
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- Also I just noticed that you are new to the site so here is a post that @SoldierCrab has put together with links to help you around the forum
Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet.
It can be a whirlwind when we first get a diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one step at a time.
The what and how thread.
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/the-what-and-how-thread/p1
Breast Care Nurses
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
My Journey Kits and other resources.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258
If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. The Helpline is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am till 5 pm EST and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am till 9 pm EST.
How to understand your pathology reports
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology.html
- Thank you for the link iserbrown :) i will read through it looks very helpful. Ive been trying to join the young women group all day and it's being glitchy - i will keep trying!
- Hi! Your question is a very personal choice that needs due consideration and advice from the specialists. To help you before you go and see the Oncologist here is a link from the BCNA website so that you can have a better understanding of Chemo
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/chemotherapy/
also there is a group for younger people that you may be interested to join
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/10-young-women
Take care
