Is it ‘have’ or ‘had’ breast cancer?
Im newly diagnosed and waiting on the results of an MRI before my surgeon finalises my plan going forward. As it stands now, I’ll be having a lumpectomy, followed by radiotherapy and then hormone the...
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It's a 'tricky one' SYLV1E xx You are actually having the same 'course of treatment' as me. Surgery, Radiation & Hormone Treatment.
Following surgery, they have 'removed' the cancer (and all going well, with clear margins/nodes.) However as you are probably having radiation afterwards .... treatment is then 'ongoing'.
Then, as Hormone Suppression will be ongoing (usually for 5 or more years), treatment is ALSO 'still ongoing'!
So 'Having Treatment For' is a great way of describing 'where you are at' up til that point in time.
I believe that the term 'in Remission' is also a very valid way of explaining to family & friends that you have completed treatment at that point in time.
After completing the Hormone Suppression ... you may then also consider using the term NED (No Evidence of Disease) ....
I still prefer 'In Remission'.
Thank you for your reply. It’s very sad to realise that there are so many of us on this journey but I’m so grateful for the support from others who understand.
‘Receiving treatment for…’ seems to resonate with me and I guess that still applies prior to surgery as well.
