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Savta · 07-27-2009, 08:32 AM

Hi, Harrie,

I too, had neo-adjuvent chemo. I was hysterical when both surgeon and oncologist told me that was the way to go. I, like most of you, just wanted it out of me. But, since the biopsy taken also of lymph nodes showed up malignant, they explained it would be best to start the chemo and prevent spread. I had 4 AC and 12 TH. Each month I was checked by the oncologist. After the second AC we already saw the tumor shrinking. It was a wonderful day when they gave me that news--and it gave me the energy to come back each time for the next treatment.
I also did a mammography in the middle, and twice ultrasounds.
The second ultrasound was amazing--I was told that they can only imagine where the original tumor was! (the results were so good and swift, they missed putting in clips to mark the tumor!)
When I finally had surgery, there was no evidence of tumor wither in the breast tissue or lymph nodes.
I am so glad I went this route--even though I was upset about it at the start.
Best of health to you and your friend.

07-27-2009, 08:32 AM	#12
Savta Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 103	Hi, Harrie, I too, had neo-adjuvent chemo. I was hysterical when both surgeon and oncologist told me that was the way to go. I, like most of you, just wanted it out of me. But, since the biopsy taken also of lymph nodes showed up malignant, they explained it would be best to start the chemo and prevent spread. I had 4 AC and 12 TH. Each month I was checked by the oncologist. After the second AC we already saw the tumor shrinking. It was a wonderful day when they gave me that news--and it gave me the energy to come back each time for the next treatment. I also did a mammography in the middle, and twice ultrasounds. The second ultrasound was amazing--I was told that they can only imagine where the original tumor was! (the results were so good and swift, they missed putting in clips to mark the tumor!) When I finally had surgery, there was no evidence of tumor wither in the breast tissue or lymph nodes. I am so glad I went this route--even though I was upset about it at the start. Best of health to you and your friend.