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Sister
6 years agoMember
Do be aware that the prediction tools are only viable if you have ductal - not too accurate for any other variety.
I actually can't remember what my stats were/are - it just passed over me. But as my onc said to me - they are just stats and can only have so much meaning for the individual. Yes, they will tell you whether your chance is better this way or that but they can't tell you which side of the statistical line you personally are going to represent. I have chosen to take the path offered even though the side effects are brutal as I can look my kids in the eyes and say that I'm doing everything I can to stay with them. They are very aware of the impact the AIs have on my life and theirs but they'd rather have me around than not. If I didn't have kids, my choice might be different.
However, not everyone gets these side effects so please don't make an early judgement. You can always quit or change down the track if they don't suit or take a drug holiday.
I actually can't remember what my stats were/are - it just passed over me. But as my onc said to me - they are just stats and can only have so much meaning for the individual. Yes, they will tell you whether your chance is better this way or that but they can't tell you which side of the statistical line you personally are going to represent. I have chosen to take the path offered even though the side effects are brutal as I can look my kids in the eyes and say that I'm doing everything I can to stay with them. They are very aware of the impact the AIs have on my life and theirs but they'd rather have me around than not. If I didn't have kids, my choice might be different.
However, not everyone gets these side effects so please don't make an early judgement. You can always quit or change down the track if they don't suit or take a drug holiday.