Cancer Treatment

[TexasMommaWithAHat]

33. Sounds like it.

Thankfully, most breast cancer treatments are pretty standard today.

Please send your friend to the discussion board at www.breastcancer.org. I found a lot of support there, and by the time my oncologist sat me down with my treatment plan, I pretty much knew what was considered standard treatment for my type of cancer. That gave me a sense of control and confidence in him, although he had an excellent reputation. (Houston area has many fine oncologists.) Had he deviated from things I'd read, I would have wanted to know why and would have gotten a second opinion. No, we shouldn't diagnose nor look for our own treatment plans on line, but when faced with something like a cancer diagnosis, the more knowledge you have the more you can participate in making the right decision.

I wish your friend the very best. Please tell her that the nausea drugs are usually very, very helpful, and not to fear the side effects too much.