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New diagnosis and Mastectomy
Hi 3 weeks ago I went for a mammogram and bingo I have now had a mastectomy to my left breast. Stage 2 N1 locally advanced invasive lobular breast cancer. Recommendation is chemo and radiotherapy. Jus...
Just wondering if anyone questioned the treatment? EG: Is this really the only option? Were you okay with the recommendations?
This is coming from watching my Mum on chemotherapy 40 years ago. I swore I would never have it.
Obviously if it's the best guarantee of survival then I will have it.
Sometimes just wonder who thought poisoning your system was a great idea lol. I am saying this a bit tongue in cheek. I know they are
constantly doing research. Does anyone know much about the immunotherapy treatment and is it suitable for lobular cancer? Is this something I should ask the oncologist? . Hope I am not overwhelming everyone with too many questions.
This is coming from watching my Mum on chemotherapy 40 years ago. I swore I would never have it.
Obviously if it's the best guarantee of survival then I will have it.
Sometimes just wonder who thought poisoning your system was a great idea lol. I am saying this a bit tongue in cheek. I know they are
constantly doing research. Does anyone know much about the immunotherapy treatment and is it suitable for lobular cancer? Is this something I should ask the oncologist? . Hope I am not overwhelming everyone with too many questions.