Hi, there this is my first post and I'm hoping someone can give me some advice!..

I was diagnosed with Her 2 positive grade 3 (and stage 3) breast cancer and lymph node positive back in September 2022. I have had 6 chemo sessions and am now having immunotherapy (antibody) treatment.

The latest MRI has shown there are no longer any signs of cancer tissue/cells in the breast or lymph nodes. Which is fantastic news of course, but I am now waiting for a full mastectomy and axillary lymph node removal, which as hard as I try and I have researched this a lot and am waiting on a second opinion, seems too much to go through, especially with such good results, from my scans.

I am seriously worried about the high risks it seems of lymphoedema, and of course losing my breast. I already have weakness in my right arm and continuous pins and needles, since my first biopsy ( the side I have  cancer) and Cording from the Chemo drugs and cannulas. So I  feel I would already be at quite high risk.

Is there anyone out there who hasn't gone down the route of this drastic surgery, and taken alternative treatment, or can advise me..

I do know of someone who refused surgery, and had radiotherapy instead of the surgery, but my family, friends and Doctors seem horrified that I may not go through with this. I have to make my mind up soon as I am due to have surgery in the next few weeks ( just waiting for a date) would appreciate any advice offered.

From a very worried lady! ...