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Dory65
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Re: Breast pain 2 years post
Hi @Stormbird63, I went to a physiotherapist who specialises in rehabilitating cancer patients. She's lso lymphedema specialist. She was able to manipulate the scar tissue to loosen the tightness and pain in my upper chest. I also find stretching exercises helpful.45Views2likes0CommentsRe: Chemo test confusion
"Who is eligible for the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Test? You may be a candidate for the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Test if: you’ve recently been diagnosed with stage I, stage II, or stage IIIa invasive breast cancer the cancer is estrogen-receptor-positive the cancer is HER2-negative the cancer is lymph node-positive or lymph node-negative (meaning you may be eligible for the test whether or not the cancer is in the lymph nodes) you and your doctor are making decisions about chemotherapy Most early-stage, estrogen-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancers are treated with hormonal therapies, such as an aromatase inhibitor or tamoxifen, after surgery to reduce the risk that the cancer will come back in the future. Whether or not chemotherapy is also necessary has been an area of uncertainty for patients and their doctors. If you’ve been diagnosed with early-stage, estrogen-receptor-positive, HER2-negative breast cancer, the Oncotype DX Breast Recurrence Score Test can help you and your doctor make a more informed decision about whether or not you will benefit from chemotherapy." https://www.breastcancer.org/symptoms/testing/types/oncotype_dx Hi @PetraSminsk, Firstly, good on your for supporting your mum. I did have the Oncotype DX test and avoided chemo. It is not suitable for all breast cancers, as you will have read above. There are other tests which some of our members here might know more about. Ask the surgeon for a copy of the pathology results, and ask them to explain the type of breast cancer. From that point, you can discuss treatment options. All the best. xxx2Views2likes0Comments- 29Views0likes0Comments
Re: Overwhelmed
Hi @Gin1966, Your feelings of all consuming worry are normal. Being a planner will be useful. I always requested copies of all of my test results. My mind would race until I fully understood my situation. Only then could I feel somewhat in control. I don't know how some patients are happy to go with the flow and just trust in the 'experts'. Lucky I did insist on keeping track as, in my experience of the public health system, I have had to remind the oncologist of my case every time I see her! (obviously not time to read the file or prepare for appointment). Keep planning! It will take time, but you will feel more normal again. <339Views5likes0Comments
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