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chemo or no chemo
Hi everyone, I am new to this list. I am 60 and was diagnosed with breast cancer (ER+, PR-, HER2-, Grade 3, Stage 2) and had a mastectomy a couple of months ago. My oncologist recommends chemoth...
Dear Emeraldgreen,
I'm sorry for your diagnosis. It comes as a shock I'm sure.
I was diagnosed 2020 Stage 2 Grade 3 with 3 lymph gland positive for cancer.
I was happy to throw everything at my cancer. I had Mastectomy with axillary clearance.
Chemo (ie Epirubicin with Cyclophosphamide, then Paclitaxol 12 doses), and Radiotherapy 5 weeks.
Now 5-10 yrs AI's
I did not have any severe side effects, my side effects were all very manageable. I had no nausea, and did not need anti nausea drugs. I could have worked, but chose not to. It was the start of Covid at diagnosis.
I used my Income Protection Insurance, which was within my Superannuation.
The only lasting side effect that I am aware of, is mild peripheral neuropathy in my feet.
There is no way of knowing how Chemo will affect you, in advance.
I also did not lose my hair, but I did use the Cold Cap during Chemo. I thinned just a little.
All the best with whatever you choose.
Ask any questions.
I'm sorry for your diagnosis. It comes as a shock I'm sure.
I was diagnosed 2020 Stage 2 Grade 3 with 3 lymph gland positive for cancer.
I was happy to throw everything at my cancer. I had Mastectomy with axillary clearance.
Chemo (ie Epirubicin with Cyclophosphamide, then Paclitaxol 12 doses), and Radiotherapy 5 weeks.
Now 5-10 yrs AI's
I did not have any severe side effects, my side effects were all very manageable. I had no nausea, and did not need anti nausea drugs. I could have worked, but chose not to. It was the start of Covid at diagnosis.
I used my Income Protection Insurance, which was within my Superannuation.
The only lasting side effect that I am aware of, is mild peripheral neuropathy in my feet.
There is no way of knowing how Chemo will affect you, in advance.
I also did not lose my hair, but I did use the Cold Cap during Chemo. I thinned just a little.
All the best with whatever you choose.
Ask any questions.