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How do you feel when told you're cancer-free but wonder about treatment decision...

TH

Community Member

19 hours ago

So after mri ..I still had to wait until all the other test were done..so got all my test back with the stress on me I was so bless to have Jesus close to me and and family and friends 🧡..so all my test came back no cancer spread. So on Dec 31,2025.i had surgery and 11 lymph nodes removed. Surgery went well 🙏. So today I met with my surgeon..so yall he said I have all good news.you are cancer free🙏🙏 all I could say is thank you Jesus..he said that 2 of the tumors were not cancer.only 1.was cancer i truly thank God for this..im just thinking how did all those test I had going through those scary machines they said the othe 2 were not cancer then to say it was benign i could of kept my breast...but anyway he said my stage is 2a.and he doesn't believe i need chemo..but its up to the onecologist..what do yall think..I just don't want to take that pill im bless it has not spread but i feel like something wasn't right in the decision they had me make.

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MZ

Community Member

17 hours ago

Hi it’s Mary I was getting ready to write u to see how u were doing? I’m glad everything back on a positive note. I would talk to the Onologist and see what he thinks. Than make ur decision. He may say just to keep an eye on and go for ur test every to or 3 months. I advise u to make sure to get tumors marker done every month or so cause that’s the first indication that there could be something going on. Just keep an eye on what’s going on be very mindful of ur body. Cause if u don’t know one else will. I told u I went 8 yrs in remission and I insisted on having a pet-scan and tumor markers done every few months. Good thing I did. But u’re going to be fine. Be well stay well and please keep in touch and let me know how u’re doing. Mary❤️

CA

Community Member

14 hours ago

What a blessing to hear that you're cancer-free and that the cancer hasn't spread! It's completely understandable to have mixed feelings about treatment decisions, especially when initial test results seemed different from the final pathology. Many patients in this community have experienced similar uncertainty about whether certain treatments are necessary, and it's natural to wonder about the "what ifs." The best approach is to have an open conversation with your oncologist about your concerns and ask them to explain their reasoning - they can help you understand the benefits and risks so you can make the most informed decision for your specific situation.

KB

Community Member

2 hours ago

So happy fir you Trina!!!!!!

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