i had a mastectomy and full lymph clearance in mid November. I had 3 lumps:4mm invasive grade 1 - no specific type, 13mm grade 3 invasive carcinoma - no type, 23mm grade 2 invasive lobular carcinoma plus 70mm of intermediate and high grade DCIS- 19/21 lymph nodes oestrogen receptive positive and HER2 negative. Had a scan which picked up enlarged lymph node in chest and two other nodules in lung measuring 8mm not confirmed to be cancer although indications likely. Have had first chemo and 3 more before I have a further scan of my chest to see if anything has changed.
this all came about because I thankfully had a routine mammogram and lucky I did.
Terrified about out the future - have kept upbeat in general but can’t get my head round the seriousness of my first diagnosis. I have cut out dairy except for eggs and sugar. Juicing like a maniac and taking turmeric tablet. Could anyone give me so positive vibes of their experiences - really do need a helping hand! Xxx
Dear Honey Bee, It sounds like you have been given a lot of news to try and take in and it’s like niagara falls - you can even begin to contemplate what is going on. I am very early in my BC travels so all I can offer is to keep speaking to your BC nurse and your team to try and understand the next steps of your treatment. I am sure that there will be changes after your first rounds of chemo - and I am sure that the drugs will be doing their work during this time - shrinking the nasties and getting you to the next stage of your treatment. By all means eat healthy but don’t deprive yourself of nutrients as you are going to be putting your body through a lot of stress during treatment. Try for a balanced diet and if possible. It’s a very hard time but your team have you right up there on their list of priorities. Trust them they will be doing their utmost for you. Every day you undergo treatment is another day when cancer is being battered - and here’s to it being completely annihilated!!! Sending you lots of hugs and positive vibes xxxxx Ali
Honeybee, I have metastatic bc in lymph nodes in chest and modules in lungs. I started this journey when I was 51 in fall of 2005. I still work PT. I enjoy life. I am more tired and I walk slower than an elderly person. I don’t use O2! I have needed it twice on this journey due to some complications, but only for a couple months each time.