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Chemo first
Hi all, Newly diagnosed...was it just last week? Feels like a lifetime ago. My surgeon has recommended chemo before surgery. Something I wasn’t expecting. I’d done all my research on breast cance...
Hello @Silverlining
since my diagnosis in 2012 it is now very common for them to do Chemo first then surgery they have found it to be more beneficial in the longer term.
do you have a breast care nurse?
https//www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx it might help to discuss with her or you could call the BCNA helpline to discuss it with the telephone counsellors.
Hugs
SoldierCrab
since my diagnosis in 2012 it is now very common for them to do Chemo first then surgery they have found it to be more beneficial in the longer term.
do you have a breast care nurse?
https//www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx it might help to discuss with her or you could call the BCNA helpline to discuss it with the telephone counsellors.
Hugs
SoldierCrab