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Healing22
6 years agoMember
Decision about treatment
Hi lovely community, Ive just joined here today. I had surgery 3.5 weeks ago and had my appointment with Oncologist today. Feeling a bit overwhelmed. My results are great - Stage 1, .5mm in siz...
Afraser
6 years agoMember
Hi @Healing22
Can’t answer your question, I didn’t have those options but just wanted to suggest you consider one treatment at a time. Having radiation is certainly daunting, but many have come through it pretty well. After that, you may then want to have a further think about tamoxifen. The experiences of others can be helpful, but how treatments (or not having them) affect individuals is as individual as they are. Wonderful that your cancer has been caught early, and that you are looking after your general health, best wishes whatever you decide.
Can’t answer your question, I didn’t have those options but just wanted to suggest you consider one treatment at a time. Having radiation is certainly daunting, but many have come through it pretty well. After that, you may then want to have a further think about tamoxifen. The experiences of others can be helpful, but how treatments (or not having them) affect individuals is as individual as they are. Wonderful that your cancer has been caught early, and that you are looking after your general health, best wishes whatever you decide.