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Hi TCH- that sounds like a difficult decision. My situation is a bit different as the oncologist recommended chemotherapy for me (stage 2; grade 2/3; premenopausal). She was able to see on her computer the likely survival benefit chemotherapy would give in my situation and it was over the threshold where she would recommend chemotherapy. It may be worth discussing at your next appointment if you have not already done so, the likely benefits and risks in that situation in more detail to see if that would assist. I was also offered oncotype testing but decided against it as in my situation it would not have changed the treatment. Perhaps in a case like yours, it would be worth considering that test to get more detailed information on the risk of recurrence to help inform your decision. Wishing you well with your treatment :)

Hi there TCH​, What was you ki67 number? Mine was very high and unfortunately even though I had chemo, the cancer metastasised 3 yrs down the track. My original bc was ER and pr positive, her2 negative, grade 3 cells, 17mm tumor, no lymph involvement but ki67 was at about 70% so very high. I had a lumpectomy with clear margins, radium, chemo and hormone suppression but just bloody unlucky with it metastasised 3 yrs later.

Ask some more questions about your risk profile and likelihood of return so you can weigh it all up.

I wasn't really given a choice on chemo but I was advised it was my best chance and actually when I was diagnosed with metastatic disease my oncologist was shocked as she said she thought i was over treated with my original bc.  I think that ki67 factor and the grade3 cells are important factors in considering treatment options.