My "choices" regarding treatment spelt out

Lisa, one thing I learned through all of this the past 6yrs for me is, whatever you choose has to be what really resonates and sits for you. I remember sitting there with my Oncologist with no support and being told he advises chemo, I flew into defence. He said to me I can choose to not have it, but stats show used in conjunction with the Hormone meds certainly are better odds. I was sooo against Chemo, I didnt want to do it, was incredibly upset in my car when I left, thinking how the hell am I going to do this. I'm drug sensitive so I didnt even want to take Arimidex as I'd taken Tamoxifen for 4yrs and had a recurrence anyway. My situation was different as I was faced with a recurrence inspite of radiation, and tamoxifen. For me I figured I didnt have a choice, I had do it. Was it hard? absolutely, but I did it and with little support and being a single parent. Its doable, honestly and there are factors obviously you take into consideration as to your own personal circumstances. So I think really, this is about you, do what YOU feel is right for you nobody else. We dont know what is ahead, My Mum had BC and she was cured, 26yrs and passed away unrelated. I don't ever look at it that I'm in remission...it's a dirty word LOL, I'm clear 2 years and moving on, Ive changed everything about my life but only because I wanted to, not because it has any bearing whatsoever of recurrence, because nothing does. All I know is Im recovered, Im happy and enjoying life again, forever changed you bet!!! a better person? a better version?? absolutely. Big hugs Lisa in your decision, no right or wrong :) xo Melinda