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starting my 'journey'
I was diagnosed 2 weeks ago and had a lumpectomy last and sentinel node biopsy last Wednesday. I'll see my surgeon for results and treatment plan this Thursday. Things are moving so quick but I think...
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Hi Chris
Thank you for the quick reply. I can't sleep because I'm dreading the test results even though the doctor assured me after the surgery that they would be okay. He said that I'll need 5 weeks radiation 5 days per week and hormone treatment for 5 years but he'll be able to tell me more after the results come in. I know from research that the survival rate is good but there is always doubt and the uncertainty that I may develop more lumps. I guess I am lucky that my condition is treatable with radiation and that I don't have to go through chemotherapy.