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Is treatment worth it?
I am really struggling at the moment with the future - had a lumpectomy this week which should make me happy the cancer is out. But all I can think about is the future, possible chemo and then definit...
Hi there
Your medical team can give you the statistics on whether further treatment is worth it for your situation - I was recommended radiotherapy and hormone therapy ( Letrazole) but not chemo.
The side effects from radiotherapy were minor and although the hormone therapy has given me some issues with my right thumb I am managing them.
I want to do whatever I can prevent a recurrence but understand some people have such bad side effects treatment has to be stopped.
You won’t know until you start the treatment but most people get through it .
Ask lots of questions of your medical team and on here ang good luck .
Your medical team can give you the statistics on whether further treatment is worth it for your situation - I was recommended radiotherapy and hormone therapy ( Letrazole) but not chemo.
The side effects from radiotherapy were minor and although the hormone therapy has given me some issues with my right thumb I am managing them.
I want to do whatever I can prevent a recurrence but understand some people have such bad side effects treatment has to be stopped.
You won’t know until you start the treatment but most people get through it .
Ask lots of questions of your medical team and on here ang good luck .