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Treatment plan for breast cancer: Let's share!

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Edited on 02/08/2015 at 20:43

Hello everyone,

When diagnosed, how much did your doctors include you in your treatment plan? How does your plan look? Surgery, radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormonal therapy, targeted therapy - or maybe a combination?

Good day to you all,

Marina

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24/09/2014 at 13:11

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I was very much included. The doctors told me everything I needed to know about the different options, so i felt comfortable with the solution. Of course the doctors had suggestions as to what they believed to be the best options for me, but I definitely felt that they listened to me. I had breast-conserving surgery followed by chemo and then radiation and just finished. I was very pleased with this solution.  

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Hello guys!

Don't forget this conversation which is really interesting and share with others! 

All the best,

Gilda 

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02/08/2015 at 20:43

I was amazed that people had treatment plans.  I was told what I was going to have and that was basically that. I feel like I am just going along with things and if I ask any thing I get the feeling that I am being stupid or not listen too.  So much so I no longer say anything. I almost feel like I have been forgotten.  Care Plan does not exist.  


Treatment plan for breast cancer: Let's share! https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/treatments-for-breast-cancer/treatment-plan-for-breast-cancer-62 2015-08-02 20:43:21
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18/06/2017 at 21:44

I was involved and given choices regarding surgery. I opted for mastectomy and reconstruction. I look better now than I did before, dropped a dress size:) 

 


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03/08/2018 at 19:50

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I wasn't given a treatment plan! I was told what they thought and never once was I actually included in discussions. I've spent 6 years arguing with just about everyone connected with cancer treatment to get my point across. I know I've been branded as difficult because I have opinions and am determined to express them!

I get the impression the so called treatment plan is actually a guideline for the doctors, patients are supposed to just turn up and be calm , compliant, accepting and above all grateful. I'm sure that's covered on page one !!

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03/08/2018 at 21:34

@maddoglady I know what you mean about being branded difficult. I too get that feeling, because I have been fighting this cancer, since it came back, six years. I know a lot more then I did, and I get the feeling that they don't like it. That doesn't stop me, so don't let it stop you. 

Keep fighting.

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13/08/2018 at 12:39

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Hi Shirley, I certainly won't!! Good luck, stay well and above all keep answering back! xx

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You're both right to fight for the treatments that you need; best of luck with everything.

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I keep hearing stories about women being left without support or direction after their diagnosis! This has got to change! It's terrible.


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30/01/2020 at 08:54

I have never had a plan or been to a meeting . Have had a very disjointed journey . Lots of things have been missed I am 8 weeks post mastectomy . Have not started radiotherapy yet . Have bee treat like as if I am a nuisance . 


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