Absolutely devastated - diagnosis 6 days ago

Where to start? Diagnosed grade 3. Facing chemo first, surgery, radiotherapy and then hormone medication! My head is mashed! And I have to decide which chemo route for Monday. Choices are normal chemo or a trial (ROSCO). How on earth do I decide? I have been given information for both but I don’t know how I can make the right choice when my head’s such a mess?

Hi @Dotty509  so sorry that you have found yourself here. But at least you have found the forum and will hopefully you will find lots of support and advice here. I’m in a different position from you (Grade 3 tumour, already had mastectomy, now having chemo, on 3rd of 6) but if you put Rosco trial into the search engine, you will find some women on it. I’ve seen it mentioned, definitely. I also find the monthly threads really good - as you meet people who are starting chemo around the same time.

I would suggest calling the breast care nurses if you feel flummoxed by all the information, they are there to help and may be able to talk it over with you.

All the best x

Hi Dotty

   What are the hormonr receptors and how big his your lump?

Kind regards

ruth

Dotty So glad you’ve reached out here :two_women_holding_hands: it is a lot to process and quick decision making while trying to absorb everything that’s getting spoken to you about, it can feel like being in a bubble and you walk out in a daze with a pack and next appointment. Just take it a step at a time and day by day. Do please ring the number on here and speak to a nurse. When you have made your decision and know treatments plan, do please look at the threads and join if you want too Everyone will help and support with care and compassion and unlikely as it sounds there are along the way :two_women_holding_hands: do what’s right for you, no one knows your body like you. Your team have seen it all before and are there to support you through each step of the way Do use all that Breast Cancer Now has available :two_hearts: :two_hearts: :sparkles: :sparkles: Shi xx