Indecision
i was diagnosed about 6 weeks ago. At first the surgeon said I would have to have a mastectomy and then chemo. She then gave me the option of having chemo first to reduce the tumour and then have a...
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Hi Pat. It's a decision only you can make, with the advice of the professionals around you. I'm halfway through chemo, and will be having a lumpectomy and axillary clearance late October, all going well. Is there a breast care nurse locally you can talk to? They can help with a lot of those questions you will have, & you can self refer to them. From what you have said, it sounds like they're recommending chemo one way or another, but do think about the advantages of having less invasive surgery, with minimal in survival rates.
Take care, Lyn