Choices
The most important thing about making choices at any stage of dealing with bc is to have all the information to make the right decision for YOU.
NEVER should any of us feel a need to defend or explain our choices to others. Gosh isn't it enough that none of our choices are ones that anyone REALLY wants to have to make.
We all have every right to make whatever choice we feel is best for us based on the best medical advice. We have the right to do whatever we feel will give us the happiest, healthiest life in the future. The medical profession should be empowering us in these decisions by giving everyone ALL the information available but ultimately respecting that we are individuals with personal reasons for making our choices.
Sharing information on here can also help to educate us about all the choices that we should be aware of.
It is okay to make a different decision from someone else and you don't need to defend it to anyone.
All that matters is that we are respectful of everyone's feelings and everyone's right to feel okay with their choices. If you do want to share your reasons for making choices be mindful of how your words may sound to someone who has made a different choice.
Be supportive and caring. We all know how hard any of these decisions are.
I hope that the choices you make lead to the best outcome and the happiest life for you. Deanne xxx
