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primary tumour
Hello there;
I do still myself struggle with the decision on this. At the time of my intial diagnosis - the decision to do chemo first and try to shrink the size of the tumour before surgery made sense. But since that time I have been diagnosed with multiple liver mets that have caused more concern ( due to locations and pain) and so the focus is there.
My oncologist continues to feel that the focus needs to be maintained on the liver until we get it NED and then surgery on the affected left breast. I agree with his opinion most days until I see my breast in the mirror and look at it's disfigurement and wonder if I made the right decision.
Scans show mostly tumour shrinkage in my breast and my multiple chemo regimens have not been as effective with shrinkage of the tumours in my liver so I try to take that as a positive sign that I have made the right decision.
Then, also I try to see my liver as a more vital functioning part of my body and understand the importance of getting it healthy.
I will continue on the newest chemo plan of navelbine, herceptin and xeloda as long as we can maintain my overall health and we will check the next scans and see if this is working on my stubborn liver mets yet and I will go on...
sounds like a sappy song but the decision is hard and I hope for the best for you. Let us know what you decide to do and why as I would be interested very much in your opinion.
Lisa
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