newly diagnosed
New to this so not sure if i'm in the right place. Diagnosed in October, have had 2 surgeries. Lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy and 2 weeks ago axiliary dissection. Have seen the medical oncologist...
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It's a tricky one @jomaree .....
I was lucky & not recommended chemo at all as no cancer cells were found in my lymph nodes (I had sentinel node test with 2 removed) ..... tho I did have 4 weeks radiation & am now on Hormone tablets. (I only get the 1% benefit from taking them - to reduce/prevent the production of oestrogen in my body as my tumours were fed by oestrogen.)
Can we assume that your nodes were clear (no cancer cells identified in them in your pathology report?) Whilst not a guarantee of a recurrence - it is considered a bonus to have them 'clear'.
So I am taking the hormone tablets - altho the original ones prescribed fro me gave me nasty side effects. After 6 weeks, I changed to Exemestane (which suits me much better.)
All the best for your treatment - just look after YOU at this point in time .... DON'T rely on Dr Google for your answers on whether to have chemo or not - speak with your Oncologist and GP and other health professionals (your surgeon & Breast Care Nurse) for the most reliable information. Then make the decision that you are comfortable with.
Take care & I hope you have lots of family & friends to surround you with love & laughter over Xmas & New Year xx
I was lucky & not recommended chemo at all as no cancer cells were found in my lymph nodes (I had sentinel node test with 2 removed) ..... tho I did have 4 weeks radiation & am now on Hormone tablets. (I only get the 1% benefit from taking them - to reduce/prevent the production of oestrogen in my body as my tumours were fed by oestrogen.)
Can we assume that your nodes were clear (no cancer cells identified in them in your pathology report?) Whilst not a guarantee of a recurrence - it is considered a bonus to have them 'clear'.
So I am taking the hormone tablets - altho the original ones prescribed fro me gave me nasty side effects. After 6 weeks, I changed to Exemestane (which suits me much better.)
All the best for your treatment - just look after YOU at this point in time .... DON'T rely on Dr Google for your answers on whether to have chemo or not - speak with your Oncologist and GP and other health professionals (your surgeon & Breast Care Nurse) for the most reliable information. Then make the decision that you are comfortable with.
Take care & I hope you have lots of family & friends to surround you with love & laughter over Xmas & New Year xx