Breast cancer in the media
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/middle-age-women-ignoring-risk-between-alcohol-and-breast-cancer/10813442
Forum Discussion
@kmakm that was an interesting read, the downsizing surgery part is how I was managed initially but I had a recurrence. Something I've been wondering and have put it to my Oncologist is in ER+ such as myself, as it's oestrogen receptive Breast Cancer. Why aren't women screened from a certain age to detect oestrogen levels and if high which is what leads to trouble, can readjust through diet or some sort of medication as prevention???
Every case is different and they dont always get treatment right, they have such a long way to go even when you read that, which makes no sense really why we arent further advanced. My Oncologist has a rule of thumb for chemo and that is more about the Grade and stage together. I was grade 3 aggressive but only stage 2 thank goodness! but 3 is automatic chemo. We all make the decisions we believe to be best for ourselves and with no regrets and I think thats all we can do.
In hindsight for my past 8yrs and where I am now I wouldve chosen a different path for myself. It is all in the genetics and so many mutations not yet identified and this is the problem.
Here's to more major breakthroughs to eradicate it and for much better treatments and no more chemo. :)
Every case is different and they dont always get treatment right, they have such a long way to go even when you read that, which makes no sense really why we arent further advanced. My Oncologist has a rule of thumb for chemo and that is more about the Grade and stage together. I was grade 3 aggressive but only stage 2 thank goodness! but 3 is automatic chemo. We all make the decisions we believe to be best for ourselves and with no regrets and I think thats all we can do.
In hindsight for my past 8yrs and where I am now I wouldve chosen a different path for myself. It is all in the genetics and so many mutations not yet identified and this is the problem.
Here's to more major breakthroughs to eradicate it and for much better treatments and no more chemo. :)