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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...
Dear JaneinMelbourne,
I didn't have any predicting tests. Maybe I was lucky that I was given a clear plan and happy to follow it.
I had Mastectomy with axillary clearance, Chemo( x4 EC + x12 Paclitaxol) Radiotherapy and now Letrazole.
I am very lucky to say that Chemotherapy was not too difficult. I had no nausea and side effects were manageable.
We are all very individual, in our response to Chemo.
I'm telling you this so that you know that not everyone has a terrible time.
Be aware of possible side effects, report them to your Oncologist, accept treatment as needed, try and stay positive.
Are you going to try the Cold Cap, to try to save your hair? Is it available to you?
I used it and only had a little thinning that others didn't notice.
Wishing you all the best.
I didn't have any predicting tests. Maybe I was lucky that I was given a clear plan and happy to follow it.
I had Mastectomy with axillary clearance, Chemo( x4 EC + x12 Paclitaxol) Radiotherapy and now Letrazole.
I am very lucky to say that Chemotherapy was not too difficult. I had no nausea and side effects were manageable.
We are all very individual, in our response to Chemo.
I'm telling you this so that you know that not everyone has a terrible time.
Be aware of possible side effects, report them to your Oncologist, accept treatment as needed, try and stay positive.
Are you going to try the Cold Cap, to try to save your hair? Is it available to you?
I used it and only had a little thinning that others didn't notice.
Wishing you all the best.