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IrvineFriend · 01-10-2013, 04:36 PM

I'll be seeing my Oncologist on Monday since all my testing is done to discuss all my treatment options. My cancer is a little complicated because the majority of my cells are ER/PR- and a small number are ER/PR+ so I have to be treated for both. The rest of my stats are in my signature. Any suggestions for what I should ask about or "demand" during my treatment? My sister who was stage II ER/PR+ Her2- is going with me but our cancers are somewhat different so I'm hoping you can give me some guidance on what I should be asking for as part of my treatment.

I'm full of questions today but treatment starts next week and my head is spinning. Portacath goes in tomorrow.

Thank you!!!

01-10-2013, 04:36 PM	#1
IrvineFriend Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Irvine, CA (Southern CA) Posts: 414	First appt. to discuss chemo options. Any suggestions? I'll be seeing my Oncologist on Monday since all my testing is done to discuss all my treatment options. My cancer is a little complicated because the majority of my cells are ER/PR- and a small number are ER/PR+ so I have to be treated for both. The rest of my stats are in my signature. Any suggestions for what I should ask about or "demand" during my treatment? My sister who was stage II ER/PR+ Her2- is going with me but our cancers are somewhat different so I'm hoping you can give me some guidance on what I should be asking for as part of my treatment. I'm full of questions today but treatment starts next week and my head is spinning. Portacath goes in tomorrow. Thank you!!! __________________ Julie Live in Orange County, CA Diagnosed with DCIS Oct. 2012 Bilateral Dec. 19, 2012 IDC, ER/PR-, Her2+++, Grade 3 Stage IIIa 15.6 cm 4/14 nodes + macrometastases First thing each morning, I try on my bathing suit. Then, nothing worse can happen the rest of the day.