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pollyt79
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since ‎01-08-2013

Re: Hello from a newbie

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‎01-08-2013 03:55
‎01-08-2013 03:55
Thank you Linda, it is such a shame what is going off here. My sister is an oncology nurse but for children. However, she has helped me a lot and from what she has said it is pretty much the same treatments. I am luckier as I do not have to wait for appointments like I think you have to in UK. So it has all happened a bit quick but that can only be a good thing! ... View more

Re: Hello from a newbie

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‎01-08-2013 03:35
‎01-08-2013 03:35
Thank you. I am just having a look around the site and making myself aware so I will see if I can see it and join as well. It is all a bit daunting but I am trying to stay positive! ... View more

Diagnosed with IDC grade II

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‎01-08-2013 03:20
‎01-08-2013 03:20
Hello everyone, I am 33 years old and I have been diagnosed with IDC grade II. I have had surgery to remove the affected tissue and lump and I have had the lymph nodes tested and it has not spread to them. I will have chemotherapy followed by radiotherapy and the chemo is due to start on Saturday. I am a Brit but I live in Egypt as I am married to an Egyptian and I am having my treatment here. I have a 7 month old. It is all a bit overwhelming at times but I am trying to stay positive because when I look at my daughter I know who I am fighting for. I just wanted to introduce myself and look for people who are/have been going through the same thing as me. ... View more

Hello from a newbie

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‎01-08-2013 03:00
‎01-08-2013 03:00
Hello, I am Nichola, I am 33 and was diagnosed with Invasive ductal carcinoma grade II on 3rd July. After further tests I have stage 2 tumor and it is triple negative. I have had surgery to remove the affected tumor and tissue and luckily it hasn't spread to any lymph nodes. I am due to start chemotherapy on Saturday. I will then have radiotherapy after the chemo has finished. I am a brit but I live in Egypt with my husband and 7 month old baby so I am currently having my treatment here in Cairo. Just wanted to say hello. ... View more