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PaulaN
10 years agoMember
Has Anyone Else Questioned Whether They Have Made The Right Decisions About Treatment
I was wondering if anyone else has questioned whether they have made the right decision about their treatment. Iv had my surgery & the plan is radiotherapy. They did find cancer in a couple of lymp...
primek
10 years agoMember
I think we all wonder if we are doing the right thing. My cancer was small with no nodes involved but because of the type they have recomnended chemo. I've felt really unwell during treatment and many times have wondered if it was the right decision. I know one thing...public hospitals use a team approach...it involves surgeons and oncologists discussing each case and weighing up decisions. Your age and health are factors in that too. I agree, if really you are having doubts then ask for a second opinion. Even with a mastectomy though...if pos nodes, I believe radiotherapy would still have been recomnended. I also foubd the breast care nurses really helpful going through it all with me.