To Chemo or Not To Chemo...

That seems to be the question...ok so here's what the oncologists are saying. Right now because of the surgery I have an 85% cure rate. In addition, with hormone therapy that will bring me to a 90% -- when I was a kid a 90 on a test meant an A. Seems ok to me. Adding the chemotherapy, which is what the oncologists are suggesting, will give me a 95% cure rate. For 5% I get to put a foreign good cell/bad cell killing agent in my body for three to four months every three weeks, have 100% hair loss, nausea may be possible and other interesting surprises I know I haven't yet uncovered. My hair will grow back, it's the chemo in my system and the long term effects of that for 5% that I ponder. And let's face it since GI Jane
hairless is in and it saves me at least 30 minutes in the morning of washing and blow drying, no money spent on cutting and styling for a while, my gray will disappear and I won't be spending money on highlighting -- one must always look on the bright side!

No answer to this one yet. I have an appointment with my homeopath and other alternative healthcare providers...let's see what they have to say. If you know of anyone who has successfully used alternative methods I'm all ears.

My life lesson from this part of the journey...nothing is what it seems to be. As always, my deep appreciation to you for all your positive thoughts, healing energy and cheering from the sidelines (sometimes even running down the field with me!). You are precious each and every one of you. Make this day the one that will be your best ever no matter what comes your way.

Love

Karen