Adenocarcinama-hormone receptors +ve and her-2 -ve

Hi Lisa, I know it is very hard, but You will find a lot of peace

and comfort here, I did and know they all will laugh when You

laugh and cry when You need a shoulder. Please take care

and stay positive, I know it is hard, but I know it help me through

and I live alone. I started a positive book while I was doing chemo.

ten things a day I am grateful for and in the back did my fears and

questions  for the dr, then I always knew what to as him. Take care,

and let me know how You are doing, Praying for You, Footprintsangel

Lisa, I know it's very difficult to not know exactly what is in store for you, but it looks like you'll have a very good picture soon. Everyone is different, so the only persons who can really lay out your options will be your surgeons/oncologist. Your options depend heavily on your pathology results (type, stage, grade, hormone receptor status) and whether the cancer has spread to your nodes or other parts of your body.  The Oncotype test mentioned above helps women that do not have node involvement determine if chemo would be beneficial. (My score was low, so chemo would do me more harm than good). When do you meet with your doctors again?  

Hi

a couple of things-- 

the oncotype test is often done post surgery-- sometimes the surgeon sends it off, or the oncologist--but you should check to see if it has been done. That will give you some understanding of whether chemo has any impact for you-- or if hormone therapy might be enough after the surgery--- and of course, a second opinion on treatment is always a good idea-- but you will want the oncotype score to make that decision.

My recollection is that they like to get you into chemo within 8 weeks or so after surgery---- so it looks like you still have not had the surgery?  Some people do chemo before surgery, but if you don't need chemo(hence the oncotype) that would not be an option.  It can be confusing, but it sounds like you really need the oncotype to help you decide.....