No chemo
Hi,
I have read so many here who have been down the surgery +/- chemo/rad path but not so many who have not had chemo as part of their treatment plan. Discussion with my surgeon and my own research...
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Hi J
I had my lumpectomy last year, the invasive lobular carcinoma was very small (1mm) margin and sentinel nodes were clear.
The surgeon and specialist team recommended radiation only no Chemo or hormone.
Even my eldest sister died of BC (20 years ago) at 61 but no other members of my family apart from I has any kind of cancer. After discussion with my surgeon who is also involved in many reaseach projects on BC, he did not think that it is a genetic cause but rather old age that trigger gene mutation (In Australia1 in 8 women over 60 year will definitely has it) hence, he did not recommend genetic test.
I also read research papers widely (still do) so I am comfortable with just radiation and do not worry much because I will still be checked by the surgeon every 6 months, any change should be picked up early.
However, it's your health so it is best to discuss with your treatment team which should help with the choice you are happy with.
Piak