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That is similar to my situation. My tumor was 2.2cm and I am triple positive. I had 3 nodes removed and 1was positive. I did chemo for 6 rounds TCHP and then 5 weeks off Proton therapy. I am now having Phesgo shots every 3weeks for a year. I am also doing the Signatera blood biopsy because I am stage 2B (due to nodal involvement). My Mammaprint score was M2 which is ultra high risk.
I chose to do everything. Chemo was hard but I think it was necessary for me. I try to do everything I can to prevent a recurrence. I dieted and lost 65 pounds, I eat healthy, avoid alcohol and I exercise daily.
I cold capped so I didn’t lose all my hair. I don’t have neuropathy. I used Suzzy ice mittens and ice booties to try to avoid neuropathy. I did have an adverse event febrile neutropenia after my first infusion so after the subsequent five I got Neulasta to help me.
I have lymphedema so I go to a lymphedema massage specialist. I had a large seroma but it is getting much smaller.
Overall I feel good.
Did you have a genomic analysis done? Did you do Mammaprint/BLUEPRINT test?
I was tested for genetic mutations but I do not have them. I also have a PNET. It is very small, nonfunctioning and indolent. I am on wait and watch surveillance for that.
I hope this helps with your decision.

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Thanks VTN for sharing. Your tumor is alot larger than mine. However, you have given me great info. Did cold capping extend your treatment times. I have heard it can extend it for hours at the chemo center? How was it wearing the ice mittens & slippers? Also where do you get them from? I don't know yet what medications by name I will be put on. I will discuss with my oncologist on my next visit. Thanks again and God bless you!