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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...
Welcome @jomaree I can't remember now what my stats were that meant chemo was advised - I think I had forgotten by the time I left the onc's rooms - so I don't know what I would have chosen. Originally, it looked as if I would not require chemo as they thought the tumour was smaller and that it had not started moving but the first path reports showed that it had moved into 3 nodes. In the end, if it is being offered, it is your choice but do find out what both the short and long-term advantages and disadvantages are. It is a long road. I did it because my onc strongly advised it and I didn't want to look back and think "what if".