Elizabby
13 years agoMember
Introduction
Hello, I was diagnosed with Stage 3A breast cancer just over 2 weeks ago. I've just had my first round of chemo and I feel terrible. Apparently I have six months of this before a mastectomy - since I...
Thanks, yes my daughter was about 9 months I think when this pic was taken. She's 3yo now.
I just want the surgery too, I want it out. I need a complete mastectomy anyway (large primary) so there's no question of lumpectomy so I think they should just go ahead and do it.
But my hubby is a doctor and he and my oncologist have agreed that this is the best course of treatment for me. I'm still in shock really, I don't think I'm making clear decisions at the moment.
From what I've read the radiotherapy is pretty awful as well, but I'm just focusing on getting through the chemo for now.