Hi Karen,
I was borderline grade 2, but had to have mastectomy after 2 previous excisions still had cells in margins, and I was quite small breasted anyway, (there really wasn't much more she could take). It was the best decision for me as there was a second tumour hiding. Due to the size of the original lump, 40mm, it was recommended that I have chemo. It gives me the greatest chance of not having a recurrence, followed by hormone therapy. I was also referred to a radiation oncologist who has also recommended rads as I had more than one tumour. I know the team meet often for tumour review meetings and base their decisions on pathology reports etc (all tumours are different).
All the best with your referrals, ask lots of questions as they'll get answered. I've found most drs are aware we know so much already from our own research on bcna and are more than willing to discuss clinical trial results etc.
All the best,
Karen xx
