Optima trial

FormerMember over 6 years ago

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I went for my first oncology consultation last Monday 25th where previously it had been suggested I would need chemotherapy, radiotherapy and hormone treatment. When I disucssed this with my oncologist I was recommended for the trial which if chosen and tested if results come back low risk I wont need chemotherapy. I decided to join the trial so keeping everything crossed I won't need chemotherapy.Without the trial I definatley would.

I find out by the end of this week/ early next so I have everything crossed for a positive outcome x.

FormerMember over 6 years ago

Hi there,

how is it going for you, are you having chemo or straight to hormone treatment.

I too have been offered the Optima trial after seeing the Oncologist today and I am not sure what to do, does anyones else have experience of this.

Thanks

FormerMember over 6 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Hi I decided to join the trial as it gave me a chance of not needing chemotherapy which I definatley would have needed if I didn't join. Thankfully for me the result was I didn't need chemo as results came back low. I'm now on tamoxifen and awaiting radiotherapy which starts 23 April. I'm still part of the trial so supporting cancer research.

For me I had nothing to lose and the hope of not needing chemo to gain. I wish you well and hope I've helped with your decision

Carolyn x

FormerMember over 6 years ago in reply to FormerMember

Thanks Carolyn,

So glad to hear your news and thank you, it helps a bit.

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