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Scoops
7 years agoMember
Thank you and Hello
I’ve been a member of this unique club since diagnosis in Jan 2019 and as some have written, chose not to be an immediate contributor. I feel moved today to say hello and say a humble thank you to t...
Scoops
7 years agoMember
Hi all,
just wanted to let you know the outcome of the Oncology meetings.
No chemo which I’m relieved about as Im not sure I could have made the decision to proceed with that treatment.
So 16 Rad sessions and not to the armpit then Anastrozole for 5 years and tamoxifen for another 5 ...I asked about the protective film as mentioned on this forum and my Radio Oncologist explained the pluses and minuses very clearly so again I feel very comfortable with the team I have entering into this next phase.
With the lack of control I have felt since starting this journey - now that I have a plan and can see the rad sessions booked in ... my control over this experience feels a little more balanced shall we say ....
my concerns now turn to the medication and the many side effects mentioned . I understand no guarantee that all will have the same side effects but I’d prefer to be fore warned....
thnaks all once again for your well wishes and sharing info xx
just wanted to let you know the outcome of the Oncology meetings.
No chemo which I’m relieved about as Im not sure I could have made the decision to proceed with that treatment.
So 16 Rad sessions and not to the armpit then Anastrozole for 5 years and tamoxifen for another 5 ...I asked about the protective film as mentioned on this forum and my Radio Oncologist explained the pluses and minuses very clearly so again I feel very comfortable with the team I have entering into this next phase.
With the lack of control I have felt since starting this journey - now that I have a plan and can see the rad sessions booked in ... my control over this experience feels a little more balanced shall we say ....
my concerns now turn to the medication and the many side effects mentioned . I understand no guarantee that all will have the same side effects but I’d prefer to be fore warned....
thnaks all once again for your well wishes and sharing info xx