Hi All. Was diagnosed on 27th June with Stage 2 invasive ductal after finding a largish lump (I check myself a lot so it was quite a shock). I have had an MRI (apparently my boobs are quite dense and things can hide) and then another core biopsy as something suspicious on my other boob, thankfully got a call today to say that it is just a benign lump! Also had a FNA on my nodes which I have also heard today is clear. Due to have a Lumpectomy on Friday and possible SNB. I seem to be coping quite well at the moment, I am quite a positive person and hoping that this will get me through. I have been completely open with all the family, including my kids who are 18 and 22 and everyone has been fantastic. I have met the surgeon who has told me exactly what he will do and I am ok with all of that. It has been a great help to come on this site and read everyone’s threads, such a comfort to know I am not alone in all this. Silly, I know, I have never had a general before so more worried about that which is stupid really. I have not had my HER result yet but have been told its hormone positive so will have to take Tamoxifen. Have been told I will need Radiotherapy but still querry on the chemo, will just have to wait and see. It seems you have to develop a lot of patience whilst going through this. This is just the start of my battle but looking forward to getting my unwelcome squatter evicted on Friday. Thanks again to all of you who post on here, you have been a life saver, especially in the middle of the night!
Dear Seaview
you seem like you are well informed and well supported!
please don’t worry about the anaesthetic, before you have counted to ten you will be waking up in recovery!
is anyone going in with you?
All the very best
x
Hi Runningfree, have my husband going with me, I need to know all the info it’s how I deal with things, sometimes it’s a good thing some times bad. Thank you for your good wishes, my friend said I should think of it like my favourite wine going through my veins, I quite liked that thought xx
Hi, all went well thank you, back home resting and results on Thursday xx
Hey, unfortunately they are not going to be ready until Monday so I am seeing the consultant again then. All professing well on the recovery front which is a positive. Only a few more days to wait. Thank you for asking xx
Hi. Well I am seeing oncologist tomorrow for chemo start date. I was Er/Pr + and HER2+. Will have TC chemo x 4 with herceptin for a year and tamoxifen. Now I know I’m ready to get started, which is strange as I know it’s not going to be pleasant but it has to happen so may as well get it started xx
Hi. No don’t think I will my oncologist said it wasn’t really suitable so just going with the headscarf, can’t be faffed with a wig, only temporary and hopefully the hair will soon grow back. Glad you hear you be so positive, will just have to deal with whatever it throws at me. Will let you know xx
Hey, had confirmation that my first chemo is on 9th August. Let the journey begin ??