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I want to express my opinion on this case since it is so close to my own situation. I was also diagnosed early and caught the small tumor, less than 1 cm. I opted for mastec, just like her, to avoid radiation. Then my major decision is to not getting chemo. As I look at the recurrence rate and the % reduction by taking chemo, the small improvement does not compensate for the worry of side effects of chemo and/or with Herceptin. This is my own calculated and studied decision. My onc respected my decision and agreed with me. By the way, I am positive on all three: ER, PR and HER2. I am on Arimidex, but my major treatment scheme is through diet and supplements. Olive oil, tumeric, mushroom pills, fish, small portions of red meat, vitamins, mixed nuts, flaxseed etc. I also do exercise, get good sleep so that the body can fight against any stray bad cells. The body has the inherent power to kill cancer cells and I try my best to build this activity. As we all know, everyone has some cancer cells in their bodies. It is the immune and resistance that keep most people healthy. Just my thoughts.
Ann
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