Replies to I had a lump, ectomy and lymph nodes removed under my arm. There was no metastasis….

← Return to Conflicted on taking medication

Discussion

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 8, 2023 | Replies (99)

Comment receiving replies

@bjohnson511

I had a lump, ectomy and lymph nodes removed under my arm. There was no metastasis. Thank God because we caught it early in the tumor was smaller in size. They put me on a fast track of five days of radiation. But as I mentioned, I’m still not sure about taking the pill I have to think about it and do more research.

Jump to this post

Replies to "I had a lump, ectomy and lymph nodes removed under my arm. There was no metastasis...."

kstar077 | @kstar077 | Nov 8, 2023

My oncologist said because of my age 74 and possibility of osteoporosis on pill I can forego. Also you had radiation I did not. Oncologist said 8% chance of return without radiation and pill. 4% chance if I did radiation and pill. He feels diff. Of 4% return not a big enough diff to take pill. You had radiation so 4% chance of cancer return. I guess you can try pill and if it does not cause side effects do it for 5 years. I don't know but for myself I am older and 8% chance of cancer coming back is a chance I maybe willing to take
Still on fence. Talk to my oncologist in Dec to decide pill? No pill?

VIEW AND REPLY