I am new to this group I had breast cancer 6 years ago and was given the all clear and discharged last December. Then in August I found a lump in my other breast. I have had a lumpectomy and am awaiting further treatment. On Monday I saw the Oncologist and was given options for treatment and I have now to decide whether I want chemo or just to have Herceptin and radiotherapy and have found this very difficult as I don't necessarily understand all the factors involved. My cancer had not spread to the lymph nodes and I think this is just for extra insurance against it coming back. (The last time I had hormone sensitive type and this time it is HER2 positive.)
I am inclined to just have herceptin and not the chemo as I am in my 70s and don't want to put my body through that if it is not essential. Am I being stupid?
Jazzbaby
