Radiation/Letrozole or NOT?
Was diagnosed at the end of June and had lumpectomy + one lymph node excision in early July. Lymph node and tumour margins clear. Tumour Grade 1 and only 8mm. ER/PR positive. Am reluctant to have ...
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Thanks Zoffiel. Have spoken to both rad onc and onc re both treatments. I feel I'm one of the "lucky" ones with diagnosis. Breast care nurse said "if you had to get bc, this is the "best" one", so keep wondering if treatment is absolutely needed because so small and Grade 1. Then again, should I be blasting it to make sure. It's probably the bones I'm most worried about. Scan will tell the current state.
Fortunately, I'm very philosophical about the whole diagnosis but just finding it very difficult to make decision on possible treatment. I know nobody can make this decision for me, but thought some feedback from those who've already had treatment might help!! :)
It's so amazing to have this forum to turn to. I was also so incredibly impressed with Breastscreen NSW and the fantastic protocols they have in place for diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, etc., etc. The whole thing ran like clockwork and I can't sing their praises enough...
Fortunately, I'm very philosophical about the whole diagnosis but just finding it very difficult to make decision on possible treatment. I know nobody can make this decision for me, but thought some feedback from those who've already had treatment might help!! :)
It's so amazing to have this forum to turn to. I was also so incredibly impressed with Breastscreen NSW and the fantastic protocols they have in place for diagnosis, treatment planning, follow-up, etc., etc. The whole thing ran like clockwork and I can't sing their praises enough...