Patients views
Hello, I hope this question is not too disturbing, if so I apologise in advance. I've read many posts, struggles, hardship, courage, determination, survivors. My thinking is (for me) 1. Accept treatment which will hopefully prolong life, no matter how unpleasant or gruelling or disfiguring and hope all is clear with a survival rate that is not guaranteed, or 2. Withhold all treatment and live life, however long, to the fullest. I am at a crossroad. I have a new relationship of 8 months. Everything was great till we got the news. I'd be interested if anyone has been there & had these thoughts, ,& what/how you came to your decision. I will understand if no one replies, it's a hard question.
cancer in nodes.
morning all, I was diagnosed with invasive carcinoma 5 weeks ago, with apparent no spread to nodes, and the plans were for a double mastectomy with diep recon. They wanted to double check that the cancer hadn’t spread to the nodes and I had a biopsy on Tuesday. 4 nodes removed and found that cancer had spread. Plans are now for right breast removal with chemo and radiation. I am feeling absolutely terrified and lost at the moment... has anyone else had a similar experience with a good outcome? Thanks xxxx