tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post8084665003268770909..comments2023-10-19T11:34:13.994-05:00Comments on Michelle's Road to Recovery: Visit to KU Med Oncologist and decisions to mull over this weekendUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-7688452144572346172010-08-07T17:03:53.648-05:002010-08-07T17:03:53.648-05:00My head was hurting before I started reading. No i...My head was hurting before I started reading. No it hurts and my brain is spinning.<br /><br />You are doing very good research. I am glad my decisions were easier. Time for me to go lay down and let my head stop spinning.<br /><br />KevinKevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04606801247183085771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-20752797640559084872010-08-07T13:32:30.867-05:002010-08-07T13:32:30.867-05:00Michelle, My ER+ made my treatment decision a lot ...Michelle, My ER+ made my treatment decision a lot easier. And I don't have the additional issue of diabetes. You need to make the best decision for you. The long term se's from chemo made me freak even before I got my Oncotype back. Keep doing your research and you will find the right answer.BarbaraAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00529916573317796869noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-12523802613189505802010-08-06T19:25:32.976-05:002010-08-06T19:25:32.976-05:00Wow, my head is "also" spinning. Michell...Wow, my head is "also" spinning. Michelle, you have learned so much in just a short time. I think that young doctor didn't know what to make of you knowing so much and taking such good charge of your own health and decisions.<br /><br />I say go with your gut feelings after all the research you've done. Then you can't 2nd guess anything a doctor has suggested and can feel better about your decisions. I also agree to go ahead with the decision to take the hormone therapy and not worry about your bones right now. After reading the two URLS that Dr. Dansinger sent, there seems great promise for invasive breast cancer and taking the meds for bones. I left you a message on WebMD about that.<br /><br />Are there any other breast cancer doctors you might like to consult before you make your final decision, or will this add more to the pot? <br />Phototakerphototakerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09616631195899829045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-12909695749921496782010-08-06T19:17:25.797-05:002010-08-06T19:17:25.797-05:00Well, my brain doesn't hurt but my head is spi...Well, my brain doesn't hurt but my head is spinning. You've certainly done your homework.<br /><br />I can see it's a totally personal decision, Michelle. You are in my thoughts and prayers as you go forward with some sort of decision. No one can make it but you.<br /><br />Cindymissomarahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09687017314891988750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-51910864118332390972010-08-06T18:49:46.286-05:002010-08-06T18:49:46.286-05:00Holy Cow!! That is a lot to digest. Your head, a...Holy Cow!! That is a lot to digest. Your head, and mine as well, is spinning. It would be so nice if it was all cut and dried and a "no brainer". I will continue to pray for you as you are working your way through to make some decisions. Kudos to you for all the research you've done.Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03319500743682494582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-39243204651990014442010-08-06T17:52:57.122-05:002010-08-06T17:52:57.122-05:00You certainly have done your research. Did you li...You certainly have done your research. Did you like this oncologist better than the first one? Buying less than a year with chemo does not seem like a great return. Is the oncologist pushing you towards chemo? On the positive side, this nasty tumor was caught early, completely removed and did not effect any lymph nodes. The radiation is complete and has killed off any possible lingering cancer cells. I would say the outlook for a long and healthy life is looking good. Ultimately, you will do what you feel is right for you and your family and we will be here to support whatever decision you make.<br /><br />ElaineElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04974010978505948888noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-66781366411657068782010-08-06T17:37:48.540-05:002010-08-06T17:37:48.540-05:00Wow! My head is spinning from all the what ifs. ...Wow! My head is spinning from all the what ifs. It will be so hard to make a decision when the path is so unclear. No matter what path you choose, the side effects really suck.<br /><br />It's really good that you are educating yourself so thoroughly. I think about you every day.<br /><br />SandiSandi https://www.blogger.com/profile/08101722617125031783noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-87856158875953856252010-08-06T17:28:56.241-05:002010-08-06T17:28:56.241-05:00You are doing a wonderful job sorting all this out...You are doing a wonderful job sorting all this out. <br /><br />lindagreyhoundhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14088960614659372125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-47055329760523986012010-08-06T16:49:52.827-05:002010-08-06T16:49:52.827-05:00would go through chemo hell for 229 days...doesn&#...<i> would go through chemo hell for 229 days...doesn't sound like much of a deal to me.</i><br /><br />Maybe when you're down to 3 - it will (VBG).<br /><br />I love that you've done you're homework, and that you are insisting on being a partner in your treatment.Bob Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125871518994978274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6509340881149495964.post-46302228882574677322010-08-06T16:48:23.694-05:002010-08-06T16:48:23.694-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Bob Dickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17125871518994978274noreply@blogger.com