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Gaileigh
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3 weeks ago
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I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April, had surgery in May and then radiotherapy in July, But now I’m experiencing some pain and discomfort in my breast and my arm pit, I’m also very breathless after any kind of exercise including just walking up a flight of stairs, is this normal? Thank you
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27-05-2019
05:13
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Hey Flossyadams I’m sorry, I was diagnosed on 9th of April, this year, I was supposed to have surgery on the 15th April but when they went to put the wires in they found what they thought was more calcification so instead of surgery I had more biopsy’s done and another agonising wait (this was the day my son decided to surprise me) so I thought I should tell him, he took it hard at first but soon pulled himself together and has now decided to run the half marathon in September, this year to raise money for cancer research, I do think if he lived at home I would probably have told him a lot sooner, as I told my older son (who does live at home) as soon as I was diagnosed, (my mum died of cancer 21 years ago, she didn’t tell me when she was first diagnosed and I was very upset at her keeping it from me) the only reason I didn’t tell my younger son was because he was so far away and studying, I just didn’t think it was fair. My biggest fear it seems was the same as yours, I was not worried in the slightest at the thought of having a breast removed but the thought of having Chemo and losing my hair terrified me, luckily I only have to have radiotherapy, Monday to Friday for 4 weeks, I’m back to the hospital on the 5th June to find out when that starts. Wishing you the very best of luck and as I said before please keep me updated, lots of love 💖 xxxxx
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27-05-2019
01:41
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Hi Flossyadams I’m so pleased these posts have helped you, I have messaged you on your own post too xxxx
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27-05-2019
01:38
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Hi Flossyadams, I’m sorry to read about your situation, when I was told that I had cancer (non invasive) and my surgeon recommended a lumpectomy and radiotherapy, I asked if I could have a mastectomy my surgeon said that was absolutely my choice (we didn’t discuss a double mastectomy at all) I’m not saying you will definitely be given the choice as every hospital, surgeon and indeed case is different but in my case I was, (I can only tell you of my own experience) I also didn’t tell my youngest son as he’s at Uni in Swansea doing his masters but I did tell him after my diagnosis (because he came to surprise visit me on the day I was originally going to have my surgery) oh dear I’m waffling now ............. I really hope everything goes well for you on the 6th of June and please keep us posted, thinking of you and sending lots of love xxxxx💖
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18-05-2019
12:47
Hi Ali49 The results were good,Thank you😊 all the margins were clear, so I have 4 weeks of Radiotherapy (probably end of June) then I’m all done, I am dreading my first mammogram but gonna try not to dwell on it (too much anyway 😬) I hope all is good with you 😘 xxxx
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08-05-2019
09:24
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Hi RoxanneT & Ali49 Thank you for sharing your stories with me, I hope you’re both well 💖 It has been a really tough time and I decided to go for the lumpectomy and radiotherapy,I just feel like it’s impossible to make the right decision, I was scared of having a mastectomy needlessly but then I was scared that it’s gonna come back if I just had a lumpectomy I had the surgery last Friday, I go back for the results next Wednesday, but I’m already dreading my mammogram next year, Trying very hard to think positive 💖
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21-04-2019
03:29
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Hi everyone I was diagnosed with DCIS high grade on April the 9th, I had attended a randomly selected invite for an early Breast screening where they found a cluster of Calcification and a suspicious cyst, I had a biopsy on both (both in the left breast) and had to wait 15 days for the results........ The cyst came back as benign but the Calcification is cancerous. I was told the best option was to have a lumpectomy then 4 weeks Radiotherapy, my consultant seemed very happy and confident that with this treatment, I would be completely rid of all cancer, so I was happy, confident and feeling very positive too, I was called in for the surgery to be done last Monday but when they went to put the wires in, they found some more Calcification so instead of surgery I had another biopsy, (I had a massive wobble at this point and not feeling very positive or confident anymore) but because of what happened the last time I really don’t know wheather to continue as planned or just opt for a mastectomy, my confidence has completely gone now, I would appreciate hearing others experience in this situation ❤️
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21-04-2019
01:18
Hi Havenbabe unfortunately I didn’t have the op on Monday, when they went to put the wires in they found something else they didn’t like the look of, so I had another biopsy Instead, (has a bit of a wobble at this point) please let me know what they say on Thursday, and enjoy the rest of this beautiful sunshine 🌞 sending love & hugs 🤗 xxxx😘
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19-04-2019
10:18
Hi GezziJ fantastic news 😊 I’m so happy for you, such a huge relief. unfortunalty I didn’t have the surgery on Monday as when they went to insert the wires they found something else on the mammogram, so they biopsied that and I went back to playing the waiting game, 🤷🏻♀️ I wish you you the best of luck in the future 😘 xxx
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16-04-2019
08:41
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Hey GezziJ just wanted to say good luck for tomorrow,and that I’m thinking of you, 😘 xxx
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14-04-2019
07:52
Hi Havenbabe Thank you for the hugs 🤗 and support, I really appreciate it, the hospital called yesterday to say I’m booked in for surgery tomorrow, (that’s so quick) I feel nervous about the surgery but happy it’s happening so fast, hows everything going with you??? been thinking of you xxxx😘
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10-04-2019
02:12
Hey GezziJ I've literally just been through EXACTLY the same as you, I had the biopsy’s on March 25th and got the results yesterday (15 of the longest days of my life) I was given the news I’d been dreading, but I have to say the wait has been the worse part, I now have the knowledge and the plan to move forward and I’m feeling a lot more positive and a lot calmer, I wish you well, here anytime you want to chat 😘 xxx
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09-04-2019
08:49
Hi havenbabe i got my results today, it was the news I’ve been dreading, but my consultant was very positive and confident that a lumpectomy and 4 weeks radiotherapy should see me clear of cancer, hope everything was ok for you today xxx😘
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09-04-2019
06:33
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Hi Havenbabe, hope today goes well for you, and I’ll be thinking of you Thursday, please keep me posted on your updates, you’re so brave and the way you’re dealing with it is an inspiration, Today is results day for me. I’ve waited so long for these results it’s been anxious times with no rest or sleep at all, but now the day has come I feel sick, I’ll let you know the outcome. xxxx
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04-04-2019
08:50
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Hi Havenbabe, hope everything went ok on Monday, been thinking about you. xxxx😘
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30-03-2019
12:22
28-03-2019
07:07
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Thank you Jaqui, but the hospital called, the results are not back yet so they have to reschedule my appointment😔 i will keep you posted, (everyone tells me this is a good sign) 😘
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28-03-2019
02:05
Hi Havenbabe I’m so sorry to hear your news, you have such an amazing attitude to it all, you’re incredible, Good luck for Monday, 😘 xxx
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28-03-2019
07:07
@Havenbabe Poor you, it’s sounds like you’ve already been through the mill, you sound like a very strong person. I hope you get good news today, I’ll be thinking of you this morning, Gail xxx
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