Newly diagnosed, deciding on chemo
Hi all,
My mum was recently diagnosed and has had 2 surgeries, removing part of the breast and 10 lymph nodes. Although it was 'early' breast cancer - 5mm, it already spread to the first lymph node...
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Hi,
I know where you are coming from. I am 49 and diagnosed in March this year.
I have had a shitty time in my life as well health wise and myself, hubby and all my family and friends said OMG why does everything happen to you!!!.
Well I go tomorrow to find out about my treatment which is Chemo, Radiation and then 5 years on tablets - A bit scared to hear what they will say.
My Oncologist gave it to me straight - Told me the % of having chemo and the % of not having chemo - it will be worth the crap that comes along with it to be in the 90% range.
My Oncoligist said you will get hot flushes - DO NOW
He said you can take a certain tablet to help with that - I TAKE THAT NOW does not help.
He said you will most likely get aches and pains - I DO NOW.
So DITTO i know what you mean.
As the others said everyone is different and reacts differenlty, but I really do know the worry you have for your mum.
If she does go down the path of Chemo - I AM, she is a very lucky lady to have you in her life, just be there for her for when and if she needs you.
xoxoxoxoxoxoxox
Jody
Please let me know how you all go.