Hi so I was diagnosed in Nov with stage 2 breast cancer and accepted I needed a mastectomy without reconstruction (I’m only 27) but 3 weeks after surgery I got my results from lymph node biopsy and turns out there was cancer present so now I have to have surgery again to remove all the nodes and now cancers staged at grade 3 has anyone else been throughsilimar experience? It also means I need chemo which I desperately wanted to avoid as I’m due to be married in Cyprus in September this year ? I am such a positive person and even through all this I find myself comforting everyone else and in all honesty it’s not the cancer that scares me it’s been put to sleep ? I just thought I’d find comfort in hearing someone else was the same and is fine x
Hi Leanne , I’m so sorry you are having to face this at your age but you sound like you are coping well, it’s very unfair that you are facing more surgery now and the likelyhood of chemo when you are should just be looking forward to your wedding but life throws stuff at us and we have no choice but to deal with it!
Youve come through a mastectomy and you will get through this next op.
Ive not had a node clearance so can’t help with that Im afraid just didn’t wanted to read and run without acknowledging your post, plenty of ladies here have though and I’m sure someone will be along soon who can help you Xx Jo
Aw thanks for your reply jo, yes the whole situation sucks but like you say we have to deal with these things unfortunately and my positive outlook helps me cope so well. Ixxx
Hi Leanne0090
I just wanted to let you know that how you are feeling is absolutely normal.
I too have a fear of general anaesthics (in fact if I’m honest, anything hospital related) lol :O but try not to worry as you will have a ‘team’ of doctors and nurses looking after you and you’ve done it before so you CAN do it again!
I had full node clearance at the same time as having a mastectomy followed by chemo and rads. It’s unfourtunate that you have to have further surgery but do try not to worry as you are in the best hands and will be following the best care plan for you!
Remain positive and think about your lovely wedding plans for September! :)
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