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Breast cancer grade 3. Anyone refused chemo/radiotherapy

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Well I've had the lumpectomy...horrible experience still on antibiotics from the sepsis it caused.

Still not got  full results back, but already know its grade3, her2+ and e+.

BUT do I want more treatment?   Chemo could kill Me,  just had sepsis chemo can cause it too  ... it could do so much damage to my remaining health.  I'd rather take my chances with a good  diet and exercise.

Radiotherapy could and knowing my luck will damage my heart.

I just cannot see the risks outweigh the benefits.   Because I'm grade 3 ... I'm knackered anyway.

Why ruin my health anymore than it has already been ruined.

I'd rather enjoy my limited  time and feel OK... until the day I don't.

Has anyone here refused treatment??

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    Hi there ...

    Well yes I'm a grade 3 breast cancer lass ... her 2 neg oestrogen positive ... I had a total right masectomy in July 2017 .. because of lots of health problems, l thought like you, quality over quantity... so I took my chances on no treatment ...... l had a new look on life, to take every day as it came... not look ahead ... take nothing for granted.., and find something everyday to make me smile ...

    I'm not saying to anyone else to do this ... all I'd say is take a little time, weigh up all the fors and against and you are the only one that can decide ... I made my decision and I knew it could go either way, but at least it was what I wanted ... I told my oncologist, I know he deals with cancer every day .. but this is my cancer and I would decide on which way forward ... I had an amazing Dr, who supported me all the way .. and said he would be there if I change my mind or want treatment ... not many are like that ..

    Yes I'm glad I did, as I'm still here, and doing ( touch wood) really well ... so I'd say .. look at everything .. and whatever decision YOU come too .. don't look back with regret either way ... sending a vertual hug.. Chrissie... x

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    Hi there ...

    Well yes I'm a grade 3 breast cancer lass ... her 2 neg oestrogen positive ... I had a total right masectomy in July 2017 .. because of lots of health problems, l thought like you, quality over quantity... so I took my chances on no treatment ...... l had a new look on life, to take every day as it came... not look ahead ... take nothing for granted.., and find something everyday to make me smile ...

    I'm not saying to anyone else to do this ... all I'd say is take a little time, weigh up all the fors and against and you are the only one that can decide ... I made my decision and I knew it could go either way, but at least it was what I wanted ... I told my oncologist, I know he deals with cancer every day .. but this is my cancer and I would decide on which way forward ... I had an amazing Dr, who supported me all the way .. and said he would be there if I change my mind or want treatment ... not many are like that ..

    Yes I'm glad I did, as I'm still here, and doing ( touch wood) really well ... so I'd say .. look at everything .. and whatever decision YOU come too .. don't look back with regret either way ... sending a vertual hug.. Chrissie... x

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