Hi @Beachlady, for me I had no choice weather or not to go down the Chemo path as my BC was inoperable without it. I have finished 4 x 3 weekly rounds of AC Chemo and am now 7 down out of 12 Taxol treatments. The treatment is working and my BC has shrunk substantially, I have been extremely lucky and have had minimal side effects compared to many. Chemo is not an easy road and we all wonder what it is doing to our bodies but for me I know it is giving me the best chance to fight this cancer. Our bodies are amazing and once I've beaten this I will focus on repairing and staying well. 2 years ago as a family we struggled with this same question when my Mum was facing her 3rd battle with a primary cancer, she was also extremely anti chemo but the surgery options for her were complicated given her previous history. Thankfully Mum (although kicking and screaming at times ) went with the treatment suggested and is now completely cancer free, healthy and enjoying life.
Wishing you all the best with whatever treatment path you decide on.
Kat x