Stage IIA Breast Cancer and Chemotherapy?
Through a routine mammogram test a small lump was found that tested malignant for breast cancer. The lump was removed and also three Lymph Nodes of which one had cancer in it. The Predict test that my...
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The percentages can lead one to assume that we know which bracket we fall into - 99% chance of not having a recurrence is great odds as long as you are in that bracket. If you’re in the 1%, not so much! The short answer is that none of us know where our numbers will fall. A couple of years ago I had a (non cancer) procedure that went wrong. One in a thousand chance, everyone said. Luckily it was fixable, and was fixed. But it was a salutary lesson about odds. The important thing is for you to feel content about the choice you make. Having chemo might up your odds. It might also result in some side effects that linger. Mostly we like to make our own choices, but these ones are not easy. You could seek a second opinion. You could settle your fears and take the path that you and your doctor have agreed on. You could ask for more details on what chemotherapy might be suggested if you change your mind, so you can consider the duration of treatment and possible side effects. Whatever you do, you will be happier and recover better if you can embrace that choice whole heartedly. A little time to consider is worth it at this stage. Best wishes.