I can't find my original post, but thought I'd leave an update.
Originally told I had breast cancer in June 2025, confirmed through biopsy in October 2025 (long story) they also noted that suspicious lymph nodes when doing the ultrasound in October, had this biopsied in November and confirmed was there too.
I was told I have stage 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. I have said no to all treatment, chemo due to multiple drug allergies and how it could affect the multitude of other health problems I have, surgery would've been mastectomy and lymph nodes removal, I didn't want this either, my boobs are the only thing I've ever loved about myself. It then was suggested Tamoxifen or other hormone treatment, I've never been able to have the pill etc as I'm told I'd be a blood clot risk so that option was out for me too.
People have said I'm brave with my choices, but I do tend to look at the practicalities of situations and effects. I know it is all an individual choice and path we walk and it wasn't taken lightly. Love to everyone who is walking the same way too.
Thank you for sharing this and being so honest. I am glad you have taken the time to research and advocate for yourself. I hope people learn from this and take the confidence to do this. There is no right or wrong way and we all do what’s best for us.
I know due to my personality if I did this I wouldn’t be able to live with myself if it came back so I’ve chosen to take everything on offer. We will never truly know if our choices were the right ones because the doctors don’t know either!
Wishing you a long healthy life xxx
Thank you for your reply. Wishing you all the best on your journey too. X
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