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Hi All,

I had my lumpectomy last week and axillary node clearance (the sentinel node biopsy was positive).

I have grade 3 IDC.

I’m just wondering what treatment is likely to be recommended next.

I’m mid-30s and frightened.

I’ve been told I definitely need radiotherapy and tamoxifen, but don’t know about chemo yet.

Will I need more surgery?

I’m scared that if I have to have chemotherapy, and the tamoxifen for that matter, that I won’t be able to have a family.

I don’t know what to expect now as far as treatment and further tests etc goes.

Thanks for any help.

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Poppywheel

 

Hello and welcome to the forum where you will get loads of help and support.

 

This is a very scary time when you are waiting for your results, once you get them a treatment plan will be put in place specifically for you and your team will discuss this with you, I would think that if it involves chemo they will discuss the fertility options with you.

 

Try to take one day at a time at the moment as you are still just getting over surgery.

 

We are all here for you whenever you need us.

 

Sending you a hug

 

Helena xxx

 

 

 

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Hi Poppy,
Presumably you are now waiting for the results again after your surgery & it is so hard when waiting, but your treatment plan will be finalised when the results are back.
It is such a scary time, but it will feel better when your treatment plan is in place. It is the uncertainty that’s so difficult to handle at the mo & as a result, the mind goes into overdrive.
It might be an idea to write this all down to clarify your thoughts, so that you’re clear at what you want to ask at the results appointment. All of these issues will become clearer when you know what you’re dealing with.
hugs
ann x

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Sending you healing cyber hugs poppywheel.

As Ann and Helena say it is early days and the waiting is horrible but all will come clear soon.

Try not to second guess everything and get yourself wound up, but make a note of everything you want to ask and take someone with you. Have you got support from a partner or friend?

Take care x