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Should I be scared of chemo more than surgery for stage 2 breast cancer?

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12 hours ago

Hi I just found out Wednesday I have stage 2 cancer And I saw a Breast surgeon yesterday and she explained that I had to see her boss Monday to make the decision if treated or chemo would be required .to be honest im more afraid of chemo than the surgery and ive already had to fight because I was told when I received the news on Wednesday at 4:40 that I needed a MRi and I call that Thursday and I was informed that I couldn't get a MRI until December and im gonna get My MRi in the next week I don't if people don't have common sense or dont care but this my life and im not gonna anyone play with my life

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7 hours ago

It's completely natural to feel anxious about both treatment options, and many cancer patients find themselves weighing the concerns about surgery versus chemotherapy. The fear around chemo is very common, but both treatments have come a long way in terms of managing side effects and improving outcomes. It's encouraging that you're advocating strongly for yourself to get the MRI scheduled sooner - being your own best advocate is so important in cancer care, and getting timely imaging will help your medical team make the best treatment recommendations for your specific situation.

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Should I be scared of chemo more than surgery for stage 2 breast cancer?

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