Hi to everyone. Just touching base as a newbe. Here i am so far down the road - found hard lump 3 weeks ago and went to breast clinic on Tues, by the end of the day i had inconclusive results from mamo and ultrasound, core biopsy done and fna as well. Results of that came back within half hour with ‘a now very worried doc’. Booked in for lumpectomy 16 may and in meantime waiting for biopsy results. Also have to have a 2nd biopsy for calcification deposits (not sure if this is a separate issue).
can anyone tell me how it feels if lymph nodes are effected. I am sore underarm as if bra is rubbing and worried if this could be the cause, however looked clear on ultrasound.
thanks for your help. Hbunnie
Hi there
I to am only a few weeks on the site cant understand how your results were so quick. I found lump under arm went to the bc on april 2, had ultra sound and core byopsi and mammogram but that was clear so sent me for mri and found small lump in my breast.it is cancer under my arm and I have just been for ct scan now got to wait for results. Its the waiting that gets you down I just try to think positive the people on this site are great comfort to me .hope you get good news take care x sheila
Hi Hbunnie. Welcome.
I was told on my first visit to the clinic as well they said it seemed like a cancer so I just has the week wait for full results.
they gave me the leaflet you can get on here and it answered a lot of my questions. I wouldn’t go much further than that until you know what you’re dealing with.
I had calcification and there’s a leaflet for that as well.
they will give you an idea about what questions you might like to ask.
I wanted to know everything and asked for pathology report and letters
Take care
Keeks
Hi hbunny
How are you feeling I had some good news on fri my bc nurse rang to tell me that my ct scan was clear .ihad thorax abdoman and pelvis she said I will get appointment soon to discuss my treatment.so you just keep posative and get ready to kick this thing in the butt.
Everyone on this forum are with you hope you get some good news soon take care and be strong sheila x
Hi hbunny
God you have had your share of bad luck so sorry to hear about your mum and I can understand how you must be feeling about telling your dad.i to have had it rough my husband is disabled but I try not to let him see me upset I am sure you will do the same.with your hubby to lean on you will be fine.
Please dont google anything this forum is much better will be thinking of you on wed please let me know how it goes.
Take care sheila x
Hihbunny
How are you have been waiting for you to post a reply have been really worried about you as you sed you were to get your results on weds, I do hope you are okay we are all here for you if you need to chat.it has been 4 weeks on monday since I was diagnosed but still no appointment yet am going out of my mind they say no news is good news but its been to long will ring my bc nurse to ask her.dont forget chin up and stay positive sheila x
Hi I’m new to the club , I was diagnosed yesterday and still reeling to be honest , finding it hard to get my head around it , waiting for biopsy results but from
the reaction of both consultant and consultant radiographer who did my ultrasound scan I’m not expecting it to be anything else , just finding out what and how to sort it. I’m aching all over as I’m probably so stressed and worrying it may be everywhere , the lymph under my arm were clear on ultrasound so no biopsy s taken so a poss start .? You just cling onto something poss in all the darkness to keep going . I’m so scared!
Hi sisterjayne
I am sorry to read that you are having such a worrying time, whilst you await your results and replies here please feel free to call our helpliners for some further support, lines are open during the week 9-5 and Saturdays 10-2 on 0808 800 6000
Take care
Lucy BCC
Hi Sisterjayne
I was so worried about telling my dad. He’s 81 and nursed my mother through leukaemia many years ago.
I was so surprised by his reaction. You don’t get to be that age without knowing several people with cancer who have come through the other side, fit and well. Yes he was upset but now he’s my rock. His positive attitude keeps me going on my bad days.
when I complain he cheers me up. Forces me to go out for a walk when I dont want to which helps and he always gets nice treats in for me,
it’s not easy, I worry about hurting the people I love with this but they have been my strength, the thing that keeps me smiling.
good luck
Keeks
Hi hbunny
Just got ur post answer to your question have not been on the scales so cant say if I have lost any weight.i must admit I am not eating to good think its the stress so it must be the same for you.even if you dont feel hungry you must try to eat you need to keep up your strength to fight this thing off.i am sure we all feel the same keep your chin up hbunny.sheila
Hi hbunny here we go I have grade 3 will be having 6 chemos over 18 wks then an op to remove lump which is small but they are aiming at the lymph node under my arm after that then radiotherapy.will lose my hair but wat the heck this is my life I will do what it takes. So I do hope you will do the same we will beat this together.the chemo is 3 sessions at 45 mins each then 3 more at 1 hour each.at least my ct was okay so chin hbunny and. Everyone else out there is feeling down.forgot am having wide local incision to clear lymph node and central incision in breast.and my hormone resepters were negative .will let you know how it goes on tues stay pos sheila
Hi hunny bunny just a quick post am off to see oncologist today to get my start date.i have really long hair so will ask if I can donate to childrens cancer for their wigs. Wont need to get any scarfs or bandanas as my daughter in law has plenty.dont know about a wig yet ad its really hot here.i am from the town thst just lost the fa cup shame but proud of them.will post later to let you know my outcome take care and remember bald is beutifull lol sheila
Hi there all ready to go saw my oncologist yest I have 1.4 cm cancer in my bust and a 4 .7 cm in lymph she cud not feel the 1 in my breast sed its really small. Go 29 to have preassment and first chemo nxt day.will be having fec.t whatever that is they told me 2 cut my hair.after chemo have to wait 6 to 8 wks before my op then after op wait again and have 3 wks radio sed I shud b done by march nxt yr . I am really posative after going there because I saw 1 of my old friends in there I didnt reconise her she has terminal lung cancer she is younger than me I didnt know wat to say to her.i will be looking at wigs soon lol. Hope you are foing okay will keep you up to date take care sheila.
Hi hunnybunny how are you have you had your surgury yet.i had my 1 st chemo yest it went ok never slept the nt before with worry no need at all.was there 2 hrs they are great and so friendly.dont know what hosp you use mine is castle hill as I live in hull.my son took me came home had bite to eat then went to work for a few hours.just had a snack later as was bit nauseus but they give you plenty of meds.didnt sleep to good was awake at 4 will catch up later.well I took the plunge and had my hair cut in a bob feels really strange and I have sent my hair off to the childrens cancer charity that felt good.going to rest all weekend now I do hope you are okay take care sheila
Hi all, just reaching out to anyone as I feel so alone and scared. At the end of last year I was diagnosed with reoccurring breast cancer. In 2009 I had a mastectomy and it had returned in the skin. I had the tumor removed this January followed by radiotherapy, no chemo. On my final checkup last month I mentioned my other breast had developed a lump. I was again diagnosed with BC, grade 3 aggressive with 5 lymph nodes affected. Much worse than before and I’ve been told I will need FEC-2 chemotherapy for 18 weeks followed by Herceptin injections for 1 year, Radiotherapy and tamoxifen. I believe it starts in a couple of weeks time. My head feels like it will burst with all the information they’ve given. Cold caps, chest ports etc.
I feel like my world is falling apart. I have some amazing friends but they don’t seem to really understand. Be great to hear from anyone