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Here I go again!
Hi there. Newbie to this online group. I had my first diagnosis in 2006 at 46. A grade 3 ductal cancer for which I had a lumpectomy, radiation and hormone blockers. I had Tamoxifen until developed u...
Damn - that's not fair! @PrisMay1 .... but we have to play the cards we are dealt :( And you have the support of all the members here, to help you thru it xx
xx Your pathology results from your lumpectomy will guide your surgeon as to whether he recommends the M word or not .... the one you prefer not to hear ..... but if that puppy isn't doing you any favours - it may be the way to go. :( Just ask him if he would recommend the same to his wife, daughter, sister or mother ..... He is making the hard decisions that he believes is in your best interest xx
Reconstruction means more, longer surgery & recovery - but cross that bridge when you get there .....
I've been on Anastrozole for 4.5 years now & it has agreed with me more than Letrozole and Exemestane - Tamoxifen is the only AI I haven't tried!
I hope you are able to get refunds on your travel .... tho some surgeons allow travel 'in between' treatments/surgery if it isn't a really long trip ....
take care & all the best xx
xx Your pathology results from your lumpectomy will guide your surgeon as to whether he recommends the M word or not .... the one you prefer not to hear ..... but if that puppy isn't doing you any favours - it may be the way to go. :( Just ask him if he would recommend the same to his wife, daughter, sister or mother ..... He is making the hard decisions that he believes is in your best interest xx
Reconstruction means more, longer surgery & recovery - but cross that bridge when you get there .....
I've been on Anastrozole for 4.5 years now & it has agreed with me more than Letrozole and Exemestane - Tamoxifen is the only AI I haven't tried!
I hope you are able to get refunds on your travel .... tho some surgeons allow travel 'in between' treatments/surgery if it isn't a really long trip ....
take care & all the best xx