Hi all, had my lumpectomy on Friday and stayed in hospital for weekend as I have MS.
Consultant came and saw me Saturday and said he removed 2 lymph nodes and they were both clear. Will have 4 weeks of Rads and then anastrozole for 5 years.
So it was good news for me and I’m so sorry to read that some of you haven’t had such good results. Keep in mind how much the treatments have improved even over the last couple of years. So although you have to go through chemo & perhaps more surgery the outcomes are still extremely good.
i I think it’s always good to hear positive news on the forum. A few weeks ago when my lymph nodes were found clear I hesitated to post it, as felt so awful for those who had had more worrying news. However, thinking about it now, I should have done as it shows new and recently diagnosed people that there are some ‘ups’ as well as ‘downs’. I think there is often a bias on help forums to the worst scenarios, understandably and rightly as those are the people who are most scared and need most support, so sometimes hearing the other side is good. I am pleased for you that you are pleased with your results.
It doesn’t change matters that we are still ‘all in it together’ despite different types of BC, and we all shared the same fears underneath with different treatments being offered to deal with the BC.
when will you start rads? If it’s June, I started a June rads thread.
Hi Pat,
I’m so happy that you got some good news.
Like Charys said it is important to show both good and bad news so that people who are new see that this disease can affect people in so many ways.
Even though I have not had good news myself and am feeling quite sad today it helps to know that others are having a better time of it.
This site has been a God send to me as I sometimes feel that even though he has been to some of my appointments, my husband doesn’t always get it.
Thankyou for posting today, it shows that we ladies can get through this, whatever happens xx
I had good news today that my lymph nodes were clear. After my grade increase to 3 yesterday I had another sleepless night . But got this result today and feel so much calmer . I too didn’t want to say on here because others have had not such good news. The waiting for results is so hard, I couldn’t concentrate on anything, I love Chelsea flower show but it passed me in a blur. I haven’t been able to concentrate on anything just my fear. I haven’t slept properly since diagnosis. I go off ok but then always wake up,at 2 and just lay there with my head in a spin. I will now have an appointment with the oncologist for a treatment plan . X
so good to hear, Pat & Kim, the agonising wait for results is always the worst, with feelings & thoughts all over the place.
thanks for posting
ann
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Great news Pat :). Good news is really important as it shows that many cases are straight forward and it’s not all doom and gloom. Good luck with the rads x
This is my first post on here. I have been lurking on and off since being diagnosed with invasive ducal carcinoma (4cm) at the end of April. I just wanted to say hi and that I have MS too! So felt I had to say hello. So pleased for your good news. I am awaiting surgery in June which will either be lumpectomy and rads or mastectomy-I can’t decide which at the moment.
Just wanted to say that good news can also come further a long the the line than just being diagnosed. I had my two year appointment and it is all,clear - I feel blessed. All you ladies that are just starting the journey I wanted you to know there is light at the end of the tunnel xxxx
