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Invasive breast cancer: What's next?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Aug 16, 2023 | Replies (32)Comment receiving replies
Both my sisters and sadly several of my friends have had breast cancer. The hormone therapy seems to be (in their cases) the worst of all. Memory loss. Hair loss. Vaginal dryness to the extreme. Affects to joints and pain. Weight gain on and on. Not to scare you but this is my hesitation because my cancer is “removed” and very minor.
Today I’m meeting with a Dr out of my network to see her recommendation and I will report back
Good luck
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I had a wonderful appointment with the doctor today. She explained in great detail the type of cancer I have and the size and severity and her recommendations of my treatment
I will have partial radiation due to the small nature and low grade cancer I will not have the hormone therapy as it is more of an over treatment and I am uncomfortable with the side effects (that both my sister’s experienced)
I feel a weight has been lifted and I feel so much better about my health
All her notes and our discussion has been forwarded to my new radiologist I meet on Wednesday
If you have low grade or DCIS I would get a second opinion if you can.
Also if you get a second opinion make sure the Dr has been researched in their field. I was fortunate enough to have one of the top doctors in her field that my dear friend arranged for me to meet
Good luck 💗💗💗💗
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Yes, like you, mine was removed and thus, I am really weighing the pros and cons of the different treatment types. You're doing the smart thing by seeing another doctor. That should really help. Thanks so much for responding.