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Choosing an option
Hi all,
Has anyone had a lumpectomy and chosen to not have radiation but chemo instead? Also has anyone chosen not to use Tamoxifen and used an alternative?
Too many choices! These decisions are ...
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Hi Libby
I had lumpectomy, chemo, radio, and now tamoxifen...Doctors given me choices but also given me all the statistics and analysis to support to take the treatment program.
To the surgery, the worst part has been taken, the rest of the treatments are for eliminating, if any; and avoid/minimise the chance of recurrence. You can say they are necessary, and they are not necessary.
It always our choice at the end of the day.
What's your findings from the pathology report, and any hints to the cause of the cancer? How's your support from the family and friends, how are you feeling.
Take care and love yourself.
Rosanna (hugging)