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I am with Lisa on this one
Alleviate any stress possible. I am sure he can spare a few minutes
to clear things up for you. It may be something very minuscule, so
try not to stress but take action. It's easier to deal with the facts, I
don't know about you my imagination ALWYA out trumps the reality.
LOVE,
Ayse0 -
It could be intermediate.aysemari said:I am with Lisa on this one
Alleviate any stress possible. I am sure he can spare a few minutes
to clear things up for you. It may be something very minuscule, so
try not to stress but take action. It's easier to deal with the facts, I
don't know about you my imagination ALWYA out trumps the reality.
LOVE,
Ayse
Try not to think the worst. A high score doesn't mean a death sentence just different treatment. Mine was 18 which is intermediate. They met with me to go over my options because they don't know for sure how helpful chemo is for medium numbers. I opted not to have chemo but it is not the same for everyone. It would have made a 3 percent improvement in my odds. I was 58 at the time and was concerned that I would suffer more neg effects than positive at my age. Hugs.
Roseann0 -
...roseann4 said:It could be intermediate.
Try not to think the worst. A high score doesn't mean a death sentence just different treatment. Mine was 18 which is intermediate. They met with me to go over my options because they don't know for sure how helpful chemo is for medium numbers. I opted not to have chemo but it is not the same for everyone. It would have made a 3 percent improvement in my odds. I was 58 at the time and was concerned that I would suffer more neg effects than positive at my age. Hugs.
Roseann
I think you can take up to 12 weeks under FMLA, the Family Leave Medical Act without worrying about losing your job/benefits.
See: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.htm0 -
Family Leave Act.jendrey said:...
I think you can take up to 12 weeks under FMLA, the Family Leave Medical Act without worrying about losing your job/benefits.
See: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/benefits-leave/fmla.htm
I work for a State University Part time. I have to pay half of my insurance. HR told me if I work 1/2 day a month that the state will pay their part and I will have to pay the rest. I have already filled out the forms for the family leave act. Its hell to have cancer and have to have so much red tape.0 -
I am hoping that your Oncologist ... wants you tosbmly53 said:I'm hoping for the best
right along with you. Stressing out seems to be a big part of this whole journey and it's easy to say try not to be anxious. I hope it's just stupid office protocol and that all will be well.
Sue
come in and go over all the details of the test, as well as giving you information regarding the pill you may be taking. Then again, he may want to allow you to select which option of chemo or radiation would be best for your 'CASE' of breast cancer. Ask for clinical trial information, if available. Also, please ask Oncologist if there is another patient of his that recently completed this same treatment plan .. perhaps you can speak with her ... get some information regarding side efforts, fatigue or sleep pattern disruptions.
Anxious and Stress often plague our thoughts once we have been told that we have breast cancer .. Grab a notebook and write down everything that is stressing you... take a look at your list tomorrow, and see which items you can control, and which you can not. If you are stressing about treatment, write down questions and concerns -- this may help with some of your anxiety.
Strength, Courage and Peace.
Vicki Sam0
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