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@dlgbb We are in the same situation and are of like minds. My relatives said they trust my judgement, but the concerned look on their faces when I chose not to do chemo said it all. They wanted me to do it, and I was going to do it until I learned that the facility at UCLA did not offer icing for neuropathy. I wanted to minimize the damage it would cause. I then setup other appointments with 2 other oncologists (at UC Irvine and MSK) and they explained why "wait and see" was a good approach for me, siting very little lymphovascular invasion. After four months of researching, going back and forth (being 100% sure I'm going to do it and being 100% sure I'm not going to do it), I was exhausted. I finally made the decision to forego chemo and radiation. However, based on other experiences I read about on this site, I think your decision is best.

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@inquirer I am understanding as I have a similar situation. Be strong and your family like mine want the best for us, but they aren't informed as we would hope. It's what they think is the best because they don't want to lose you. My family is half and half but they don't want to say like yours as the guilt would be too much if it didn't work and I love that they want me to make the decision. I get another scan in February and my doctor is supporting my decision. Glad that you are researching as I did and it did change my doctors recommended treatments because of that. A second opinion or more is very beneficial. God Bless and hugs and prayers to you and your family.