Waiting for chemo!!
Hi Everyone, I am new to this network. My name is Debbie and I was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 2, HER positive amplified, oestrogen and progesterone receptor positive, tumour 23mm,...
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I'm having my first appointment with my oncologist on Tuesday 7 August. I guess I will find out more at that appointment, but my surgeon tells me I will need about six months of chemo based on type of cancer and because I am premenopausal.
I have avoided talking to people about wellness and natural remedies- as you say, why did we get cancer when we are in the same environment as everyone else. I don't think it is helpful for people to suggest that what toothpaste you use or what vegetables you eat (or didn't eat)caused it. It happened and I think it is best to focus on getting better, not finding blame for why it happened. In my case, I am childless in my early 40's and my aunt was the same, and it is probably genetic (I am getting that tested). In any event, regardless of whether it is genetic or not, my aunt is still here today after conventional treatment and so is a good role model for me. The treatment I am getting is a lot more advanced than what she had 25 years ago - the medical profession is constantly searching for improvements.
I know someone who is not here today due to spending time on natural remedies before finally trying mainstream medical treatment - by which time it was too late.
I have avoided talking to people about wellness and natural remedies- as you say, why did we get cancer when we are in the same environment as everyone else. I don't think it is helpful for people to suggest that what toothpaste you use or what vegetables you eat (or didn't eat)caused it. It happened and I think it is best to focus on getting better, not finding blame for why it happened. In my case, I am childless in my early 40's and my aunt was the same, and it is probably genetic (I am getting that tested). In any event, regardless of whether it is genetic or not, my aunt is still here today after conventional treatment and so is a good role model for me. The treatment I am getting is a lot more advanced than what she had 25 years ago - the medical profession is constantly searching for improvements.
I know someone who is not here today due to spending time on natural remedies before finally trying mainstream medical treatment - by which time it was too late.