Hi, have just had a lumpectomy. Have seen oncologist yesterday and now have to make the choise of chemo or not.?
I feel so confussed as opp went well, no cancer in lymps, but chemo has been put on the table as an option as it was a grade3 cancer.
I just don’t know what to do, i was given all of the percentages and i can’t believe i am considering poisoning my body by choice when i am feeling so well.
Would apreciate any feed back!!
I have read alot of posts on the site and find it so comforting.
Luv to all xxx
Hiya I’m the same as you had lumpectomy and nothing had spread to lymph
mine is grade 3 as well. My doctor said as I am under 50 will have to have six lots of chemo then four weeks of radiotherapy.
I know where you are coming from chemo is a daunting thought but did’nt really have a choice he just said need to zap your body clean and you can look forward to your next thirty years.
Waiting to see an oncologist to know exactly when my treatment will start.
Take Care
Helen xx
Hi Vivebell,
I completely understand your difficult dilema. I was almost in the same position until it was found that the little bugger had got into 1 of my lymph nodes so chemo was a definite. The way I was looking at it was - I didnt want to look back one day an think oh If only I had the chemo. I don’t think anyone ever looks back and thinks I wish I hadn’t had the chemo. Good luck with your decision making.
sam xx
Thank you for prompt reply.
I have sort of nearly came to that point.
I’m 47 and thinking would chemo kill any other cancer cells that may have got into my blood stream at the same time?.
I just want to get on with getting it sorted asap!
My appointment is Mon 29th April at Wolverhampton for blood tests.
I am only at the begining and already resent the amount of time i feel cancer is stealing from me.
x
Thats exactly right. You never know if any of the little buggers got into your bloodstream and are hiding away somewhere. Chemo would see them off. You have the right attitude - get it started, get it done and put it all behind you with no regrets. Good luck.
xx
Hi vivibell,
I’m quite new too, what a decision to make. I’m sure you’ll do the right thing.
I’m getting mx followed by chemo… It was in 2of the 3 nodes they checked. Even tho with the size of my lumps and type I suppose ( none of which I know) was very unexpected to both the doc and plastic surgeon but I feel like the girls are saying… Better to be sure… As horrid as it might be.
good luck xx
Hi vivibell
I had the same DX as you but a WLE & not a lumpectomy.Mine was a grade 3 & have just finished my 6th lot of chemo(it’s not nice but it’s doable),i never had a choice they just told me they were going to throw everything at it,not got a date to start 3wks of RADS yet.
Only you can make the decission if you want to go ahead with it or not.
I’m sure others will be along soon to talk to you,me i find these forums a godsend a wealth of information & support.
I wish you the best of luck.
Tracey.x
Amazing!!!
Thank you all, the best thing so far is finding this site!
You have all cheered me up already.
Can’t seem to get to grips with the site yet though that is why i still have the daft picture, i will figure it out, 
Viv x
Hi Just to say I was also asked to make a choice about having the chemo, grade 1 but with a tiny cell found in lymph nodes. When it came to my appointment with oncologist I wasn’t given a choice she just said they were scheduling me for the treatment as it was the right thing to do as although it was a grade 1 cancer it wasn’t behaving like it.
I am having my last chemo on 3rd May and it is nowhere near as bad as I thought it was going to be. I know everyone is different, but I have had very little side effects to mention at all and now back at work(although white blood count went too low so had to have injections to boost it up to avoid infection)I found that I had more side effects from those (making me feel like I’d been punched all over, but only lasted a day or two and quite bearable). The nurse who gave me my chemo said that she normally works on the chemo ward where there are patients who suffer side effects from the chemo and she had found that people like me who have a positive attitude and laugh a lot don’t seem to have so many side effects - don’t know how true that is - but keeping positive surely must help a little! Hope all goes well for you.
Hi,
If you decide to go ahead with the chemo, think of it as a marathon, not a sprint. Take one step at a time. It isn’t pleasant, but it is doable, and I’m just so thankful that I’ve had breast cancer at a time when there are so many treatments available - it wasn’t always so 40 years ago.
Whatever you decide to do, all the very best,
Leigh
Hi all,
Again, thank you for all coments, in boths camps, as everyone says there is no right or wrong just doing what is best for oneself.
The great thing about this site is there are so many good points of view that one of them is sure to click.
I have pretty much decided to go ahead with cemo.
Any tips on getting white blood count up? Am enjoying the last of my yorkshire tea then will get cafine free, going to give up on the alchohol and if it would ever stop raining will get out for a walk with Sophie and Jake( jack russells).
Feeling a bit more positive now i’ve made my mind up.
Luv viv x