Chemotherapy
i had a a bilateral mastectomy 3 weeks ago today, the cancer was lobular carcinoma. At 7.5 centimetres. The surgeon told me I would need radiation and I would have to take hormone blockers as it was estrogen positive. I saw the oncologist yesterday and he is suggesting chemo, he said he’s not insisting but suggesting I do it. I have diabetes and also suffer diverticulitis which is a bit tricky, but can be dealt with he said. When I read all of the side effects that I could get I almost took fright. According to the tests etc I have a 10% Moore chance of the cancer not returning if I have the chemo, radiation and hormone blockers than if I don’t. Has anyone been through this and is chemo as bad as they say. I would like to live a full life as long as possible. Anyone out there able to help.