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Tracey2800
7 years agoMember
Sucky Day
Well today was a shitter! A week ago I was given my histopathology results - favourable and contained tumour with sentinel nodes negative to cancer. Today I took myself off to meet my oncologist a...
iserbrown
7 years agoMember
@Tracey2800
I hear your angst about the news!
In my predicament I was told I probably don't need chemo so when I went to see the Oncologist he discussed my options. One was chemo however it was only a 3% improvement so I asked what else is on offer and we went from there. Sometimes at the start we convince ourselves all is good however it is the final pathology and the Oncologist that ultimately determine the path
Not sue if you have been given this booklet so if not here's the link and it is also an opportunity to explore the BCNA website
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/chemotherapy/
Wishing you all the best with your upcoming treatment, Take care
I hear your angst about the news!
In my predicament I was told I probably don't need chemo so when I went to see the Oncologist he discussed my options. One was chemo however it was only a 3% improvement so I asked what else is on offer and we went from there. Sometimes at the start we convince ourselves all is good however it is the final pathology and the Oncologist that ultimately determine the path
Not sue if you have been given this booklet so if not here's the link and it is also an opportunity to explore the BCNA website
https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/chemotherapy/
Wishing you all the best with your upcoming treatment, Take care