chemo or not

had lumpdectomy 2 wks ago .went to radiologist who said 33 wks of radiation possibly followed by hormone therapy
asked if i needed chemo he said that was up to onclogist .I am very much against chemo and will probably refuse it.
has anyone else been in this situation.

[Mimi5454]

What did the pathology report say? size of tumor? node involvement?

[japdip]

The Oncologist is the ONLY Physician who should be making a recommendation as to your treatment after surgery. He/She will take into considertaion all of your reports (pre and post-op) and formulate the treatment that best fits your particular case. chemo would more than likely depend on the pathology of the lymph node/nodes that were tested. If I were you I would keep an open mind until you see the Onc. and discuss with him/her your feelings regarding the recommended treatment.    Regards ....