Been given the choice to have chemo, not sure as they have given me a 90% chance that the cancer will not return and only an additional 5% if I have chemo. I had a 35mm ER+ HER2- does anyone have any advice.
My readings were the same as yours but I was only give 15% chance it would not come back so I opted for it I am 71 years old so that could be the difference. I had my first one on Tyesday and feel very well so here’s hoping it will continue. Worried about loosing my hair but got a lot of living to do text so hopefully it will be worth it.
Hi Val thank you for your reply. My worry is also losing my hair as I’m only 43 with 2 small children, really confused at the moment not sure if the pros out way the cons at the moment as I feel it’s really high odds of it not returning. Hope all goes we for you and you keep feeling good.
Hi Kat,
My results were almost exactly the same as yours (37mm ER & PR+, HER-ve) when I was diagnosed 2 years ago, although I was 50 at the time. I was offered chemo because my stats showed that I would have an 11% better chance of it not coming back when both tamoxifen and chemo were factored in. I was given a reduced form of chemo (fec75) because I was considered borderline, so perhaps this would be an option? I went ahead with it and have no regrets at all. Yes I lost my hair, but I loved my wigs and bought 3 different types. Loosing my hair was my biggest fear and the only people I let see myself without a bandana or wig were my husband, daughter, mother and sister, so I really know how you feel. What you must ask yourself is that if you do refuse chemo and it does come back, will you then wonder if chemo would’ve made a difference? I’m certainly not trying to persuade you to take the chemo option because it brings its own risks, so please take your time and don’t let your medical team rush you into making rash decisions. Sending big hugs and wishing you all the very best with whichever treatment path you choose. Ann x x