decisions decisions
Hi
I am 3 weeks post lumpectomy, removal of 8 nodes, all clear, tumor was ER+, 25mm, grade 2, margins all clear, though one area only had 1mm....and some lymphovascular involvement.
I saw the onc...
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The chemo decision is a real tough one.Usually your oncologist wil give you statistics ie.what percentage will you benefit from chemo.It sometimes helps to get another opinion eg your surgeon or another oncologist.In 2003 I had a lumpectomy and radiation and opted NOT to have chemo.I went on Tamoxifen for awhile but didn't follow through for the correct length of time.7 years later the cancer came back in the same spot- so had to have a mastectomy and chemo.However,my oncologist told me that Tamoxifen would give me better protection due to my cancer being eostrogen +ve. All you can do is ask questions,research and then go with what feels right for you at the time. Tonya xx