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[quote=Anonymous]I think it is critically important to get second and third opinions and to take the best advice of top experts. One of my dear friends (also single, no kids) was diagnosed and initially treated with radiation and hormonal therapies successfully for 2 years. But when they stopped working effectively, she initially rejected or refused new more aggressive treatments involving chemo because she didn't want to lose her hair (and apparently she had not told her newish employer or many of her friends of her diagnosis). Her close friends and family urged her to seek more opinions (figuring she would be more likely to finally get the recommended chemo) but she was in denial and delayed too long. Of course, it was important for her to feel in control but we were saddened by her reluctance to fully accept her MBC diagnosis, medical advice, and fight hard because (we feel) it would have prolonged her life.[/quote]
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