chemo

Hi Natalie, the decision was a hard one, I dread the whole idea of the chemo but fear recurrences more... if the benefit was as low as 1-2% I probably wouldn't do it, but after having a good look at research on chemo's longterm benefit I decided it was worth it. As a scientist I believe in evidence based medicine and statistics, even when it's about something as terrifying as chemotherapy.  Unlike many other cancers BC is a devious one, can stay dormant and re-emerge years later. I rather do chemo now to kill any stray cancer buggers than find them lurking in my body in years to come, secondaries are always tougher to treat...  A couple of months of "suffering" is nothing if it gives me longevity, helps me to hang around to see my son growing up, getting married and having kids. I understand your dilemma, chemo is a tough call.. In a way i hope I could just snap out of this nightmare and not do it, but in reality I know that I need chemo to kick this damn cancer out of my body, for good. forever. I gotta belive in that. If you decide against chemo that is fine because it's your choice. I think it's good that you're doing radiation though, it is very effective with lumpectomies. I don't know whether this helped at all but I hope you'll find the right treatment choice for you. Keep me posted on how you're travelling. /Annie