Hello everyone Had my resulys yesterday and they were good I have non invasive carcinoma in situ don’t know the grade until my op 0n the 17th Aug but they have caught it early and are very optimistic as it’s small. I have opted for a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. Thanks for all your lovely messages it has helped a lot x
Kath - finding it difficult to start this response… its not exactly good news, I guess the best I can say is that at least now you know the diagnosis and treatment and that the waiting is over! So sorry that you are here, but glad that you sound positive. Best wishes for your surgery.
Marguerite
My wife got diagnosed on 4th Aug, 3 days before our daughter’s 1st birthday.
We are having an Onco appointment on tuesday. Type 3 bc - My bil (who is a GP for 20 years) says it is aggressive.
I have no clue of what to do. We have been spending as much as time as possible with each other. No telly no nonsense. Suddenly all priorities became different.
I have to hold onto my job for atleast an year in order to stay in UK otherwise I cannot extend our stay. The job itself is demanding.
She is alright now , atleast looks and talks like it. SHe is in pain, occasionally unbearable. Needs Morphine.
Can, please, anyone tell me what will her future be as she fights cancer. Can the pain be brought down? Is it possible to manage cancer for 10-20 years for a type 3.
Hi Jai
Firstly, welcome to the forums, I’m sure you will find lots of help and support here.
This is, understandably a very difficult time for you and your wife, if you feel talking to someone would help with some of your questions, you might like to give our Helpline a call. The number is 0808 800 6000 and they’re open 9-5 Monday to Friday and 9-2 on Saturday.
I have also given a link here to our Resources Pack for newly diagnosed. It’s filled with information to help you better understand diagnosis, test results and the various treatments available:
I do hope that this information is helpful.
Kind regards.
Louise
Facilitator
dear Jai
Just to say you and your wife are in my thoughts. Spending time with your wife will be very reassuring for her, and its clear that you are a very loving and caring husband.
It is difficult to give specific advice without a little more information, and you may need to discuss the position with the medical team in order to decide what to do about practical things like work.
For example cancer is usually given a grade (which is the type of cell) and a stage (how far advanced it is). If your wife is in pain from the cancer, it is possible that it may be advanced but there could be other reasons. Whatever the cause it should be possible to reduce the pain.
I suggest calling the helpline here, they are very good and will help to clarify some thins for you.
please also keep posting on the site - ask anything, we will all help as much as we can
regards
Sarah