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And more decision making; how much more of this can I take!
I am really sorry that this is not one if my normal flarey blog posts but everything is taking its toll on me and my head is just so overwelmed with emotions, information, thoughts, etc....... So it...
Dear Sue,
12 years ago I was given the choice of chemo after a lumpectomy and no ancillary nodes removed as they were clear. As I was so scared at the times refused. Went on to arimidex for five years. All clear until 2010 and a recurrence.. I wasn't in the group of 88-89% no recurrence. Hopefully you are. Mastectomy, all clear in nodes, ancillary clearance, just in case. Chemo never offered. 2014 I chose to have my other breast removed as a precaution.
YEP... January 2015 secondary cancer in my bones and lung .... Devastation, frustration and yes fear.
i was put on aromosin and radiation of the lung. I decided to take each day as it comes ....... I won't go into horrendous side effects of aromosin but my oncologist decided on chemo and then faslodex ..... Another hormone receptor blocker, line 4, treatment. It has been hard ( I am up to dose 15 of 16 taxol. Yes it has taken its toll but I am hoping it will give me the extra time just to enjoy my beautiful family.
it will always be your decision,as it should. I do not dwell on my decision in 2003, as "what ifs "are not productive. But if you are doing a should I, shouldn't I comparative list, put me in the I should.
good luck enjoy the 8 days away and listen to the other wonderful women who post here.
best wishes,
Karel