Do I need chemotherapy?By: Weka Gunawan
A PhD Student
Faculty of Medicine
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
My friend Dian Islamiati Fatwa sent me s-m-s: “The surgery went well. I’m not on morphine anymore. Dad is here to be with me. He will flying back to Jakarta today. I’m in a good spirit. I managed to conduct a business meeting 2 hours after surgery for my carbon trading project in Indonesia in my bed with my counterpart. Hundred people beat cancer and I’m quite optimist I could beat the cancer”
If your doctor recommended chemotherapy, you should to do so
After surgery she might be still need chemotherapy treatment. The purpose of the treatment is to kill off any possible remnants of cancerous cells that might still be present cannot to be detected by current available imaging technologies. This will reduce the risk of cancer of relapsing and increase the chance of surviving breast cancer. It is always good for the patient to discuss treatment to her oncologist.
Look on the bright side
Many cancer patient rejected chemotherapy. Patient with chemotherapy treatment may experience hair loss and changes to her skin and nails.
All chemotherapy treatment results in side effect. Depending on the type of the treatment, side effects do vary from one individual to another. It is very important to note that those side effects are mostly temporary and tend to subside once treatment is completed. You can consult to your oncologist in order that you can manage the side effects while on treatment. It is important that we weigh the potential long-term benefits of treatment against its temporary side effects.
Yes Dian, you can beat the cancer!
TIPS For early detection to breast cancer!
Please note, that early breast cancer does not cause pain. But, you must see your doctor when you feel pain in your breast or any other symptoms. Give TLC for your breast weekly!
TOUCH
Your breast. Feel for anything unusual, such as lumps, thickening, or changes in skin texture in the breast or armpit.
LOOK
For changes, such as one breast becoming larger than other, puckering or dimpling of the skin, changes in the appearance or direction of the nipple, discharge, or a rash forming on or around the nipple. Anything that appears unusual visually should not be taken lightly.
Out anything unusual with your doctor immediately. If a doctor thinks a lump is related hormonal changes related to your period, he may advise you to wait through one cycle. If the lumps persists or is worrying you, there is no harm in getting a re-examination or an additional test.
A PhD Student
Faculty of Medicine
National University of Malaysia (UKM)
My friend Dian Islamiati Fatwa sent me s-m-s: “The surgery went well. I’m not on morphine anymore. Dad is here to be with me. He will flying back to Jakarta today. I’m in a good spirit. I managed to conduct a business meeting 2 hours after surgery for my carbon trading project in Indonesia in my bed with my counterpart. Hundred people beat cancer and I’m quite optimist I could beat the cancer”
If your doctor recommended chemotherapy, you should to do so
After surgery she might be still need chemotherapy treatment. The purpose of the treatment is to kill off any possible remnants of cancerous cells that might still be present cannot to be detected by current available imaging technologies. This will reduce the risk of cancer of relapsing and increase the chance of surviving breast cancer. It is always good for the patient to discuss treatment to her oncologist.
Look on the bright side
Many cancer patient rejected chemotherapy. Patient with chemotherapy treatment may experience hair loss and changes to her skin and nails.
All chemotherapy treatment results in side effect. Depending on the type of the treatment, side effects do vary from one individual to another. It is very important to note that those side effects are mostly temporary and tend to subside once treatment is completed. You can consult to your oncologist in order that you can manage the side effects while on treatment. It is important that we weigh the potential long-term benefits of treatment against its temporary side effects.
Yes Dian, you can beat the cancer!
TIPS For early detection to breast cancer!
Please note, that early breast cancer does not cause pain. But, you must see your doctor when you feel pain in your breast or any other symptoms. Give TLC for your breast weekly!
TOUCH
Your breast. Feel for anything unusual, such as lumps, thickening, or changes in skin texture in the breast or armpit.
LOOK
For changes, such as one breast becoming larger than other, puckering or dimpling of the skin, changes in the appearance or direction of the nipple, discharge, or a rash forming on or around the nipple. Anything that appears unusual visually should not be taken lightly.
Out anything unusual with your doctor immediately. If a doctor thinks a lump is related hormonal changes related to your period, he may advise you to wait through one cycle. If the lumps persists or is worrying you, there is no harm in getting a re-examination or an additional test.
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