Hi, I went for a routine mammogram in November, called back for repeat mammogram and ultrasound in December, results received January - 10 mm lump and infected lymph node found. February had surgery to remove lump and total lymph node clearance. Had CT scan.
Earlier this month i had a meeting with the Oncologist who went head long into my treatment plan, 16 weeks intravenous chemo, followed by radiotherapy and then further long term tablet chemo. I was frankly reeling when I left - I did manage to ask if this was treatment or was it preventative and she assured me it was preventative.
Since then I have received the results of the Ct scan and thankfully it was all clear confirming the cancer hasn't spread to any other organs. I have now been booked in for a bone scan on Monday.
I have never received copies of the pathologist reports on either biopsy i.e. before and after lump removal. I requested this information from the hospital but it doesn't seem to be forthcoming so I don't know if they know something I don't or is this routine treatment. Was wondering if anybody else has undergone these tests (ct and bone scan) and if you have seen the results of your biopsies.
Also given that I have had the all clear from all other tests and am currently very healthy (so everyone tells me!) I was wondering if anyone has decided against having the intravenous chemo? I am having doubts as to long-term side effects etc and also Ive only been retired a few months after working all my life, raising my family, divorce etc and I just wanted selfishly to enjoy this next year.
I really would appreciate hearing what others think and your experiences.
