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New Diagnosis - now to decide on Chemo
I am very new to my diagnosis and now after my Chemo specialist appointment I am even more confused as to whether to have chemo - any thoughts on this would be appreciated. My breast cancer patholo...
Oh...just realised my typo ..my cancer wasn't detected in a mammogram 5 weeks before feeling a lump..due to breast density.
I was 51 at diagnosis and they called me young. (Nothing compared to our sisters with young babies though) I would say that could be a reason for the offer. My risk of return in 5 years on predict wasn't much different at 5 years. The letrozole was the most important there. The big difference was the 10 year survival difference. It was significant.
So if you were 75 for instance, they might not think it necessary. You can write down questions and ask more. Your bc nurse may be helpful here also.
I was 51 at diagnosis and they called me young. (Nothing compared to our sisters with young babies though) I would say that could be a reason for the offer. My risk of return in 5 years on predict wasn't much different at 5 years. The letrozole was the most important there. The big difference was the 10 year survival difference. It was significant.
So if you were 75 for instance, they might not think it necessary. You can write down questions and ask more. Your bc nurse may be helpful here also.