Early stage breast cancer #4 (recurrence #3)
Hi everyone,
reaching out to find anyone in a similar boat which I call
the SS "Lucky/Unlucky".
I have been dealing with early stage BC for 18 years now
since an initial DCIS dx in 2001 (1mm in ...
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Hey @melclarity, thank you so much for the fast response - wow, this community is amazing! And thanks @Joannie for the intro. @melclarity sounds like you have had your own roller-coaster to ride but I think getting access to hormonal therapy early is a great thing - particularly AIs once you are post-menopausal. Best wishes for 2019, 2020 and all check-ups beyond!
The Oncotype test will actually almost take the uncertainty away re. the chemo decision. It seems to be a very robust test. I am open to a high or intermediate/low score. As I said, I think it is very sad it is not supported by government or other funding here in Australia.
I appreciate your thoughts on radiation, and I am sorry to hear about your side-effects. I didn't have any issues with radiation first time around, but I think Round 2 for me is not a good idea. And clearly Round 1 didn't help much anyway. :neutral: But that said I know the statistics very much support Radiation as part of the treatment options first time around. And I will find out more also about the bone density injections. Sounds like a plan if I am to stay on Arimidex for-evah!
The Oncotype test will actually almost take the uncertainty away re. the chemo decision. It seems to be a very robust test. I am open to a high or intermediate/low score. As I said, I think it is very sad it is not supported by government or other funding here in Australia.
I appreciate your thoughts on radiation, and I am sorry to hear about your side-effects. I didn't have any issues with radiation first time around, but I think Round 2 for me is not a good idea. And clearly Round 1 didn't help much anyway. :neutral: But that said I know the statistics very much support Radiation as part of the treatment options first time around. And I will find out more also about the bone density injections. Sounds like a plan if I am to stay on Arimidex for-evah!