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I felt I was exhonorated (? spelling) in making the decision of not having chemo nor radiation as a stage I patient after reading the above thread. My onc advised to take chemo but went along with my decision. Being a pharmacist, I knew the toxicity of both chemo and radiation to the body. In my case, the gain in non-recurrence seemed to be too small in comparison to take the known and certain dangerous risks. The school of thought that the more aggressive the treatment would result in a better protocol should be rationally and carefully questioned.
I do my utmost in getting supplement food intakes that could help my cause. I believe in omega 3 balance, curcumine, ganoderma mushroom, flaxseed, balanced nutrients and exercise. No one knows whether my decision is the best choice but so far I felt that I did the right thing.
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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.
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