Am I overreacting?
Hi all,
three weeks go I found out that I had breast cancer, I had an ultrasound done after the dr felt a lump in my right breast.. Turns out I had two lesions and the original one I could feel wa...
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Hi,
I don't think there is any such thing as over reacting when it comes to cancer. We are all scared and want assurances. I also thought I wanted chemo just as extra insurance, but reading about the pros and cons, I'm glad I didn't. I was originally prescribed 4 rounds of chemo followed by 30 sessions of radiotherapy, but decided to have the genetic testing to see if chemo would be of any real benefit to me and the results were on my side. I think my oncologist was more pleased than I was at the time.
If you have a surgeon who you trust, oncologists that you trust, then trust them. My oncologist told me that a lumpectomy followed by radiotherapy gives you the same result as a mastectomy.
Don't be afraid of speaking up about your feelings and concerns. The medicos and breast care nurse are there for you. And if you feel the need to vent, rant, complain or just ask a question, just log in and let us know.
All the best and lots of hugs
San-Dee