Are there milder cancer treatments besides chemotherapy?

Yes chemo is a high risk treatment. The benefits have to outweigh the risks. My oncotype was 27. The local oncologist wanted to do taxotere but I insisted on having preventive cardiology if I were going to do any form of chemo. That was not available in my area so they referred me to Fred Hutchinson center in Washington State. They do have preventative cardiology and integrative care but they said the risks did not outweigh the benefits in my particular case.

Thank you I need to get another opinion The radiologist said I have 50percent of having cancer in 5 years if I don't take the harmone pill

The benefit of chemo would give me 15 percent better outcome right now it's 20 percent with harmone pill 50 + if I don't take it

Well I really don't know Kathy but hang in there hun and God bless your struggles in Jesus name

CMF was a milder chemo for me. Not fun, but milder.

What is CMF THANK YOU

I did CMF as well. It is “Cyclophosphamide, Methotrexate and 5FU”. Cyclophosphamide is an oral pill taken once a day and the other 2 drugs are given intravenously. For me it was given once a week for 24 weeks (6months). It was m…

Tracie I asked my oncologist is there milder treatments she said for breast cancer no. I didn't believer her.

Kathy H get a second opinion from a different hospital. Preferably a cancer speciality hospital. Also, outcomes4me offers second opinions. Us the link at the bottom of the home page to ask.

Yes, there are milder cancer treatment options beyond chemotherapy, and hormone therapy is actually one of the most effective treatments for estrogen-positive breast cancer like yours. Many patients with hormone-positive breast cancer do very well with hormone therapy alone, especially when other health conditions make chemotherapy too risky - your medical team is making decisions based on what's safest and most beneficial for your specific situation. It's completely understandable to have questions about your treatment plan, and discussing these concerns with your oncology team can help you feel more confident about the approach they've recommended.