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CLTann · 01-15-2007, 02:16 PM

We all need to make informed decision, based on published data and the probability of recurrence. On the other side of equation is the harm one could expect from using chemo, radiation or whatever treatment regimen is. It is amply clear, even from some replies to this thread, that chemo is not effective for many people. Looking at Adjuvant! you will find the improvement from the chemo treatment is less than 1% in recurrence for people in your category. Of course, it is possible that by bad luck one may be that 1%. In the final analysis it is a personal decision consisting of much gut feeling and risk taking. The uncertainty of recurrence is there for both groups. The bad effects from chemo are known to all of us. My onc left the decision entirely to me and he endorsed my bold decision.

01-15-2007, 02:16 PM	#10
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	We all need to make informed decision, based on published data and the probability of recurrence. On the other side of equation is the harm one could expect from using chemo, radiation or whatever treatment regimen is. It is amply clear, even from some replies to this thread, that chemo is not effective for many people. Looking at Adjuvant! you will find the improvement from the chemo treatment is less than 1% in recurrence for people in your category. Of course, it is possible that by bad luck one may be that 1%. In the final analysis it is a personal decision consisting of much gut feeling and risk taking. The uncertainty of recurrence is there for both groups. The bad effects from chemo are known to all of us. My onc left the decision entirely to me and he endorsed my bold decision. __________________ 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.