Told on 8th August I had bc after mammogram and ultrasound. Biopsies on the 11th of breast and suspicious lymph node. 22nd told I have grade 3 IDC with lymph node involvement. Had chest X-ray, liver scan and bone scan last week. Get results today. Appointment at 3pm.
Fractured my coccyx in 2000 so have back pain almost every day. Since diagnosis I have had pain in my shoulder blades which I hope are caused by the mammogram poses and funny positions to be held during scans etc. Also have pains around my sides and ribs. Could all be psychosomatic. I have depression and anxiety so sometimes get breathless but he attributed that to my anxiety and being overweight.
I am so apprehensive for my appointment today. I am so scared to hear the words that it may have spread. I am trying to focus on the fact that today I should get a treatment plan and get on with the journey.
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Will be thinking of you at 3pm let us know how you get on. I have my bone scan on Thursday and have been worried about every little twinge and pain. However there’s nothing I can do to change the result and put myself in the hands of the specialists to sort it for me.
Good luck and keep yourself busy until 3pm. Big hug xx
Hi Happy, thinking of you today and hope it all goes well this afternoon. My arm hurt before I had my op and then I remembered I’d had to put it in all sorts of different positions. I think our minds over think everything at the moment xx
I worked right up till 2pm and my day passed quickly as I was busy. My two workmates were in tears as I left for my appointment- does anyone else find them self consoling others a lot?
I was taken on time by a lovely Dr today who told me there is no evidence of spread to the bones. My liver is clear there is however a ‘something’ showing up around my main blood vessel in my stomach which was seen while the liver was scanned. He’s not overly concerned about it but would like a ct scan done to get a better look.
My chest X-ray isn’t back yet but he isn’t expecting anything to show on it.
I finally get to see the oncologist next Tuesday to start process for chemo. Finally feel like I am getting somewhere.
I almost floated out the room today.
Thank you every one, Peggy, Sue C, Jill1988
Jencat- thank you. The radiographer looked bemused when I asked her what ‘porn pose’ she wanted me in!!! So yeah so many poses in this journey.
chaffinch - will be thinking about you tomorrow and hoping for good biopsy results.
Naza, best wishes for your appointment tomorrow- what step on the journey are you at?
WhyteFawn- best wishes for the bone scan on Thursday and hope you don’t have to wait long for your results.
Oh Happygolucky Im so so happy for you. Ive been checking bcc every 5 minuts looking for some news from you ?.
Tomorrow is my turn. Im 2 weeks after wle&snd. X
That’s great news Happygolucky!!! If it’s any consolation I’ve had a pain in my shoulder and ribs too but my CT scan didn’t show anything untoward. I’m sure a lot of it is just psychosomatic and tension. We’re maybe also holding ourselves slightly differently - I know I’m more aware of my poor biopsy-bruised breast so might be standing and sitting slightly awkwardly which could account for the twinges xxx
That’s great news happygolucky280 I’ve been thinking about you all day. I bet it’s great to finally feel like things are moving along. I’m hoping mine won’t be long in following suit. The waiting is killing me.