Hi,
it all started beginning of August I noticed an indentation on my breast, didn’t know what it could be looked on goggle said cancer… so got it checked by my doctor. Doctor couldn’t find any lump but referred me just to be on the safe side. The mammogram showed up a shadow scan and biopsy came back as having two types of cancer. They thought it best to have a mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time. Was feeling very shocked at all this information kept thinking why now I’m only 47 this shouldn’t be happening yet. I had op on 3rd oct. all seemed ok, was feeling positive and looking forward to getting back to work. Had my results last week they found three, one lobular and two ductal which they got with room to spare. The shock was my nodes had cancer now going back in on Thursday for the rest to be removed. Got to have bone scan and body scans feeling very very scared now!!
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Dear Pig-Lady
I hope you are recovering well from your further surgery. You may find more people will see your post if you also post in other sections of the forum, such as “Going through treatment” or “Waiting for results”. I think more people look in those threads,- this forum layout is still quite new and people aren’t used to it.
Very best wishes
Janet
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Hi, hope you are completely recovered from having the lymph nodes removed and the bone & body scans came back negative.
It must have been difficult for you to go back for another surgery.
Very brave but you just have to do it.
Did they say that your lymph nodes were clear prior to the Mastectomy?
I have been diagnosed with the same and on Monday having a mastectomy and reconstruction do you have any advice and how long did it take to heal?
My very best wishes
Marie-Francoise :smileyhappy:
Anita,
I am sorry to hear that you are feeling very scared at the moment. It is very overwhelming in the first few days because you are still trying to come to terms with the shocking news.
I was overwhelmed and frightened at first but can honestly say that is does become easier as you take one day at a time. Try not to look too far into the future and worry about 'what if’s. If you take tiny steps it is much more manageable.
There are lots of ladies on here that want to support each other so you have done the right thing coming to the Forum.
I wish you lots of good wishes and positivity, Anita.
Take care of yourself and take one day at a time.
Peace and Positivity,
M x