Hi recently diagnosed live in Wigan bit of a shock not expecting it. Anyone else on here from Wigan?
Regards katy
Hi Katy
I’m not from Wigan
But just want say this journey is tough especially the first few weeks after diagnosis , but this group is amazing and has such kind caring people within it
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I was diagnosed in August and like you it was shocking , however I have now had surgery and awaiting for chemo to start the wait feels like a life time but in reality it isn’t xx
Thank you katyday for your reply it means so much
So many scary thought in my head at the moment
Xxx katygran
Hi Katy
I’m not from Wigan but, along with Kate, just wanted to wish you well on your journey.
The waiting around is definitely the hardest, I’ve had surgery too and now waiting more results.
Hi Katy
I don’t live that far from Wigan… I live in Preston (my hubby is a huge Warriors fan)
I was diagnosed in August and have undergone my 1st round of chemo!
Yes, you’re right…it’s a huge, huge shock when you receive your diagnosis!!
Would like to wish you well and welcome you to the forum x x ?
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Thank you all found on routine mammogram my surgery next Thursday don’t know what follows can’t sleep or eat
Regards Katy xxx
Hi Katygran
Mine was mammo detected too & yes, it’s a lot to get your head around as it is a shock.
What normally happens, is that after surgery, you’ll have an appointment with the surgeon for the final results, as they will be back from the lab after surgery. The final treatment plan is then finalised. In my case, I had a course of radiotherapy & am now on hormone treatment as my bc was er+ (ie stimulated to grow by oestrogen) - this is one of the most common outcomes.
Do you know what they’ve said so far? If you want to, do post this as we will then be able to give you a better idea of what to expect.
The vast majority of us go onto make a full recovery & now I’m very glad I went for that mammo, as I very nearly didn’t!
ann x
Thank you my mcmillan nurse told me it was hormone fed is that the same as yours she did mention hormone medication after would be needed but unable to tell me if radiotherapy or chemo so worried
Regards kate
Kategran,
Most of us have er+ positive bc What surgery are you having?
My surgery was done as a day case, bc removed by wlde local excision(wle) & a couple of nodes removed (sentinel node biopsy) to test for any spread.
Radiotherapy is usual for most of us. Whether chemo is needed depends on the grade & type of the bc &/or whether it’s in the nodes.
In my case, chemo was not needed, as the nodes were clear, the bc was small -7mms & it was Her2- (which means it was negative for a growth protein).
It does feel daunting initially, but we do get our heads around it. This stage is genrally the worst, but it does feel better when the treatment plan is confirmed after surgery.
We’ve all been there!
ann x
Thank you all it so so helps to hear from others going through this
Regards kate