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Does Grade 3 tumour always mean chemo?
I am 43 and newly diagnosed node positive ER/PR+ HER2- 21mm tumour Grade 3. Having lumpectomy and axilla lymph node surgery this week. My surgeon has confirmed radiation and the nurses have talked ab...
Hi @R_STAR, unfortunately it can be a waiting game and that drove me insane initially as I am very organised person. I go in weekly intervals now which is working and is my new norm.
Fortunately the doctors/medical team need to get as much information that they can to put forward a treatment plan that matches your cancer.
I went to oncologist on Wednesday to be told that the team have requested a KI67 test to determine if chemo is on or not. I thought I would know what my treatment plan was after that visit but not to be. The other markers (results after surgery) indicate I am on the fence so to speak so this next result will push me in the right direction for the best outcome.
It is frustrating but as hard as it is take one step at a time or a week at a time. Good luck 🎉
Fortunately the doctors/medical team need to get as much information that they can to put forward a treatment plan that matches your cancer.
I went to oncologist on Wednesday to be told that the team have requested a KI67 test to determine if chemo is on or not. I thought I would know what my treatment plan was after that visit but not to be. The other markers (results after surgery) indicate I am on the fence so to speak so this next result will push me in the right direction for the best outcome.
It is frustrating but as hard as it is take one step at a time or a week at a time. Good luck 🎉