Confusion over cancer treatment order

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JM

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a year ago

hi there, i was diagnosed IDC last january,tumor 2.8cm.im done surgery last april 10. oncotype 36,the thing is,when my onco suggested for chemo i told him give me a time to decide for chemo, it so happened that my radiation doctor called and he said that it is ok that we go for radition first then chemo.so, i did my radiation.my oncologist did not give a chemo coz he told me that supposedly chemo first and radition.so confussing,, right now im tak

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Treatment timing confusion happens more often than it should, and it's completely understandable to feel frustrated when different doctors give different recommendations. The order of treatments can depend on many individual factors that each specialist considers from their perspective. This situation highlights how important it is to have clear communication between your entire care team and to ask for a coordinated treatment plan that everyone agrees on before moving forward.

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EG

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6 months ago

I don't take Lupron, but I do take Tamoxifen and it makes me sleepy.

CA

Community Member

2 months ago

Treatment timing confusion happens more often than it should, and it's completely understandable to feel frustrated when different doctors give different recommendations. The order of treatments can depend on many individual factors that each specialist considers from their perspective. This situation highlights how important it is to have clear communication between your entire care team and to ask for a coordinated treatment plan that everyone agrees on before moving forward.

Confusion over cancer treatment order

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