Living with Advanced Breast Cancer: Teresa's Journey
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a year agoHi I’m Teresa cancer right breast HER2 And Lymp nodes about 10 are cancer now they found spot on scapula I go 26 th biopsy then oncologist said we would talk about regime to prolong my life That’s I can’t have surgery because it grown that much long story I was hospital 3 months to recover from pneumonia and rehabbed to walk and eat and too late .Im scared I have all these tumors on my breast .I want them gone I want the surgery but understand why they can’t
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Facing this kind of uncertainty and disappointment about treatment options can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with the physical and emotional challenges that come with advanced cancer. The medical team's focus on systemic treatments rather than surgery often reflects their goal of addressing cancer that may have spread to multiple areas, though it's completely understandable to feel frustrated when the approach differs from what was hoped for. Many others in this HER2+ community have navigated similar crossroads and found strength in sharing their experiences and supporting each other through difficult decisions - your voice and journey matter here.
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5 months agoFacing this kind of uncertainty and disappointment about treatment options can feel overwhelming, especially when dealing with the physical and emotional challenges that come with advanced cancer. The medical team's focus on systemic treatments rather than surgery often reflects their goal of addressing cancer that may have spread to multiple areas, though it's completely understandable to feel frustrated when the approach differs from what was hoped for. Many others in this HER2+ community have navigated similar crossroads and found strength in sharing their experiences and supporting each other through difficult decisions - your voice and journey matter here.
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