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KayB55
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6 years ago

Feelings of Panic

Well, the next scan, blood test and education program at the Greenslopes hospital done today. I am starting to feel this is real and my heart is pounding. I have been gradually telling those who need to know. A friend rang and told me the story of a young friend with cervical cancer who at 32 lost the battle. She asked why I was having chemo first and then the op. The surgeon said I had two options and in my mind I felt this could be the better option for me, no real reasoning. I am seeing my local GP tomorrow to talk the final decision over with him. I realise my friend was talking from the point of shock but she has sent me into a  bit of panic and dread which is not where I want my mind and h
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  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    6 years ago
    They give optiona depended on diagnosis and stage . They wouldn't give options if ine path is better choice. So keep going. ..either way you are on the right path. The other beauty is it gives you some breathing space on type of surgery to have. 
  • Blossom1961's avatar
    Blossom1961
    Member
    6 years ago
    I had chemo first. The beauty of that was that I could actually see it working. If also meant I could have opted for a lumpectomy if I had chosen to as the BC had shrunk so much.