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CLTann · 01-07-2009, 03:14 PM

I am a minority in making my option on the very question when diagnosed with cancer. Alaska Angenl spelled out most of my concerns at the time of my decision. Although my onc advised to do chemo and Herceptin, I expressed my preference and he agreed with me. Remember that no doctor will adivse against using chemo lest the patient might sue later. The reported advantage of chemo is only 2 or 3 percent over hormone therapy for menopausal women. I am now 3.5 years after diagnosis and have been happy with my choice. Best luck.

01-07-2009, 03:14 PM	#15
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	I am a minority in making my option on the very question when diagnosed with cancer. Alaska Angenl spelled out most of my concerns at the time of my decision. Although my onc advised to do chemo and Herceptin, I expressed my preference and he agreed with me. Remember that no doctor will adivse against using chemo lest the patient might sue later. The reported advantage of chemo is only 2 or 3 percent over hormone therapy for menopausal women. I am now 3.5 years after diagnosis and have been happy with my choice. Best luck. __________________ Ann Stage 1 dx Sept 05 ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3 Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement Mastec Sept 05 Annual scans all negative, Oct 06 Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark Feb 08 continue doing well. Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.