Hi, thought I would just add my situation to this conversation, I had 18mm mixed grade carcinoma, lumpectomy clear surgical margins, two nodes removed negative and HER2 negative. Part of my biopsy was then sent off for the Oncotype DX test (which is now available if you are node negative) and came back at 24 which was intermediate risk of recurrence over next 5/10 years I think, so having course of chemo upped your percentage of cancer no recurring to 92% from 88% in my case using the NHS predict etc, for life expectancy including getting run over by a bus or anything else happening. So it was a massive decision my consultant could not advise me either way because I was in the middle, the MDT couldnt advise either which was not the best, so I decided to go for chemo, I had one session on 13 August, which knocked me sideways, I caught virus, high temperature, and to cap it all started to lose my hair within 10 days. I decided enough was enough and stopped chemo, and having spoken to two consultants, and pharmacy consultant they happy with decision, and that having one session will have helped eradicate if there is anything else lurking, I am now awaiting having radiotherapy, but I am now worried about this having read the books and googled, I thought this was what everyone should have, I am going to have 20 sessions, and then be on Anastrozole hormone replacement for the next 5 or may be 10 years, it is interesting that we do get varied advice across the country I will definitely do some more research, but I must put my faith in the consultants, or should I ? I do want what is best for me. D
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