Hi all,
I found a lump last year and underwent screening in June with mammogram and ultrasound, was told it was a cyst and all was fine. Over the next few months, I felt as though it had grown and in November got a referral back to breast clinic. On 27th November, everything changed to be told it was 75% cancer. The roller coaster started there, from being told it was triple negative invasive ductal carcinoma but caught early.
I had 2 lymph nodes removed and they were clear. I started chemo on Jan, 3 rounds of FEC, followed by 3 cycles of T. During all of this I endured the cold cap and kept all my hair. I had started the process of genetic testing since I was under 50 and there were some family history cases of prostate and ovarian on my dads side. Whilst waiting for the results, my surgeon said he could do a lumpectomy. On the morning of the surgery, I had a scan and a guide wire put in. The scan showed there was no tumour left. hooray!! Surgery complete and wait results of histology.
Histology showed all tumour cells killed 100% by the chemo and clear margins. Would you believe on the same day my genetics results came through with the confirmation of BRCA1. So radiotherapy cancelled and Its been just under a week to try and digest this, not really having the time to celebrate the all clear on the cancer as I now face double mastectomy and ovaries and fallopian tubes removed. I ahem a sister with 2 daughters and a son and I also have 2 daughters and a son.
Just looking for anyone who has been through this for help and guidance, thank you in advance, Alex xxxxx
