Treatment decision paralysis
Hi Everyone, I’m sitting in a grey zone at the moment and trying to understand how you weigh up your options with so many unknowns! I’ve just received Prosigna results back which show a 10% c...
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Thanks for sharing your stories with me <3
@Dory65 the oncologist only gave me the summary to take home but I will ask them to share the full report with the number, what I do know is my risk is classed as immediate which is the “less clear” area - but it will be interesting to see what side of less clear I sit and maybe that will help with the decision... I don’t feel like I have much of a rapport but maybe I need to ask more of a pointed question as you say.
@FLClover I was also told I could get a recurrence irrespective of chemo as well which makes the argument for less compelling. That’s why when she said one way to look it is would I be ok with myself if it did come back and I hadn’t had chemo, I guess in my mind the counter was what if it came back and I did do chemo too.
@Dory65 the oncologist only gave me the summary to take home but I will ask them to share the full report with the number, what I do know is my risk is classed as immediate which is the “less clear” area - but it will be interesting to see what side of less clear I sit and maybe that will help with the decision... I don’t feel like I have much of a rapport but maybe I need to ask more of a pointed question as you say.
@FLClover I was also told I could get a recurrence irrespective of chemo as well which makes the argument for less compelling. That’s why when she said one way to look it is would I be ok with myself if it did come back and I hadn’t had chemo, I guess in my mind the counter was what if it came back and I did do chemo too.
@Afraser you sound incredibly strong, being absent from work is something I am mindful of as have a demanding job that o enjoy, so it’s great to hear of someone who has been able to work throughout.
@zoffiel I understand your logic - my husband and I said we almost feel like tossing a coin! That was incredibly brave of you to cut your hair. I’m fearful of losing my hair - more so because it’s such an indicator of cancer and being sick and whilst I’ve not kept my diagnosis a secret that part of the equation announces it for you
thank you again xx
thank you again xx