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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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    Hello, 

    I completely understand where you are coming from, it sounds like you have already made up your mind about Chemo. I think that all our Situations are different, I'm 38 and having Fec-t for BC im also Grade3 I'm half way through, for me it wasn't a choice it was a must, I have two young sons and I feel I need too throw everything at this.

    i completely get what you are saying though, everyone reacts differently to chemo but I must admit it is tough. 

    Maybe talking it through with your Oncologist would be good, my Tumor was sent too America for a Oncotype Dx score to see if Chemo was beneficial,. 
     

    Sometimes you have to follow your instincts. Xx 

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    Hello, 

    I completely understand where you are coming from, it sounds like you have already made up your mind about Chemo. I think that all our Situations are different, I'm 38 and having Fec-t for BC im also Grade3 I'm half way through, for me it wasn't a choice it was a must, I have two young sons and I feel I need too throw everything at this.

    i completely get what you are saying though, everyone reacts differently to chemo but I must admit it is tough. 

    Maybe talking it through with your Oncologist would be good, my Tumor was sent too America for a Oncotype Dx score to see if Chemo was beneficial,. 
     

    Sometimes you have to follow your instincts. Xx 

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