I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis!
It will depend on what type of breast cancer you have, whether you need chemo or not. They are making incredible strides in treating breast cancer that I'm afraid you will have to wait until you see your doctor as to the best treatment plan.
No treatment plan "requires" any particular treatment. Remember that your body belongs to YOU and you can say NO. It's helpful to have someone come with you and write down the things the doctor is saying so that you can go back later and research everything. Ask as many questions as you want. Ask until you understand and/or feel comfortable. Then you can make the best choices for you.

Good luck!

I had Stage 2 breast cancer and had chemo. I agree with the above share that it really depends on what type of breast cancer you have. But please remember you do have options.

I didn't know what kind of questions to ask so I did look it up in the internet which gave me ideas on what to ask. And don't be like me and worry about what the doctor is thinking. Focus on taking care of yourself.

You are not alone.

Koyu

I had stage 2 breast cancer and I told the doctor just to do what's best for me. I had surgery chemo and radiation. Everybody is different talk to your doctor what's best for you

I hope you meet a nice doctor. 2 years later, I still look back at the experience with fear. Please find most trustworthy doctor.

Jamoccio: How are you? You are in my thoughts. I hope your doctor was kind and answered your questions. If you ever need to vent or share, we are here.

Hugs,Koyu

I had Stage 2 breast cancer and because I was not Her2 positive all I had was surgery & radiation. It has been 2 years now and next week I face another diagnostic mammogram. Can't help feeling scared again. :-(

I had Stage I , years ago, I wanted the most aggressive treatment I can get , had a mastectomy ,where it was found a second different BC , had 10 chemo treatments,one week and the following one a booster, it was slow drip and dense,
Now they have chemo even in pills, many medications that control side effects, most in my support group continued working, I that was a mom at home went to volunteer in a cancer center, keeping busy was good.
Make a list of questions for your doctor, ask what gives you a better survival, not all we are alike with our cancer.
I was a young woman, and I believe aggressive treatment allowed me to see my kids finish school, go to college, get married.
Concentrate on yourself, work with your doctor, ignore negative people.
I am 20 years in remission, and still have a very good follow up.
Also I had 16 lymp nodes removed, none positive.
Radiation was not offered, because it could be used if returned, radiation can be used only once.
Also is good to have a second opinion with a large Cancer Center,