Breast Cancer Now Forum

I was diagnosed back in January...I went into the consulting room and came out a different person.  I thought why me! And went into a bubble ,thankfully my husband was with me and he became my ears. he came home from The hospital went straight on the computer to understand more of what we had been told.  It was a question of mastectomy or not due to DCIS. I chose ma sector followed by immediate reconstruction...this was my choice and thankfully my margins were clear which meant no Radio or Chemotherapy.  We are now 8 months on reconstruction felt alien at the beginning but like everything else the body needs time to get use to being traumatised, Syemtary was carried out on my other breast and at the age of 61 feel like new.  Reconstruction is not everyone's choice but it was mine. virtual hugs to you for your coming journey. ... View more

Hi there....sorry to hear your news. I was diagnosed with DCIS in January 2015 and advised to have a mascetomy by my consultant...still in shock at the time I was so grateful that my husband was with me since he "soaked up" all the information that was given and became my ears. the consultant offered me right removal of breast followed by immediate reconstruction.  There are various types of reconstruction so after careful consideration I opted for using the muscle from my back. I was in hospital for 1 week , I'm not saying that it was not painful but if was bearable and providing you take your pain killers as directed things get better slowly.  6months down the line I have had my left breast uplifted, nipple replaced and in a weeks time the tattoo will be done...and as they say job done. No one likes to be in this situation but it's a decision that you alone have to make as to regard to what type of reconstruction you want. Your consultant will obviously talk you through the options.  Thinking of your x ... View more

Diagnosed 13th Jan op 30th Jan..mastectomy,reconstruction...now 5 months in and feeling fine. Uplift of other boob done on the 30th May..so now have a perfect pair but breasts combined looks like a road map...small price to pay and since I won't be going topless not a problem. Nipple reconstruction on 29 th June followed by tattoo 3 weeks later..then done. be guided by what your surgeon tells you mine was fantastic and explained everything in detail at every appointment. ... View more

hi there all...time for an update.... All has been well following reconstruction, and last Saturday my 2nd operation (Symetary) to uplift my left breast was performed, only stayed in hospital overnight and drain removed before I left the hospital. Also at the same time the surgeon removed some "overhang" tissue that was giving a bit of discomfort and I am healing well. Only problem I have was with the dressing that was on to tight and I ended up getting a row of blisters so whether or not I am allergic to this type if dressing or not remains to be seen. I am very lucky since my friend is a nurse and she has been checking everything for me. So this now leaves me with the replacement nipple and tattoo to be completed which will be done within the next 6 weeks. I keep thinking about what I was doing this time last year when to all intents and purposes was completely unaware what was going on inside my body. But life and time has marched on. No one wants the hand they have been dealt but I was determined to play mine and win...what the future holds no one knows but I refuse to worry about something that I have no control over.... the sun is shinning..happy weekend everyone ... View more

hang in there Kiddo....Lots of Hugs x ... View more

Your in the right place to express your fears and concerns...the ladies on this forum are either recently diagnosed/going through treatment, so we are all in the same horrible boat...hang in there xxx ... View more

Your in the same position as many ladies on this forum...yes waiting is the worse part...no doubt about it...and no doubt you are in a bubble at the moment...once you know for certain what is the diagnosis then and only then can you go forward ..hang in there..sending you hugs xxxx ... View more

Oh what a bummer!!!... ... View more

Hi there MF First and foremost this is your battle with what lies ahead of you. The position that you find yourself in is not unusual,since now days Grandparents take on more responsibilities for their grandchildren. Every problem has an answer although sometimes it's not the answer we want to hear. if you are the sole carer for the child then speaking to the counsellors of this forum maybe a good idea. I am sure that they have had to deal with situations of this type before...it's worth a try. Xxthere is light at the end of the long tunnel...xxxxx ... View more

Love and hugs...hang in there girls ... View more

I truly believe that the moment that you learn of your diagnosis you become a different person. After the initial shock,tears and "the why me"..you take stock. I have always been the ones that have sorted out problems, and been there for everybody....but without my husbands ears at every appointment I would of been a nervous wreck. I am now 3 months post mastectomy/ breast reconstruction and life is beginning to return to "normal" .But I still have the old day of being down..but they are getting fewer...Hang in there..love and hugs x ... View more

Good luck for tonight xxxx ... View more

Claire we are all with you....sending you hugs x ... View more

Fingers and everything else crossed for you Julesx ... View more

I was diagnosed in January and thought long and hard about reconstruction, but after discussions with my consultant and a nursing friend decided to go for Masectomy followed by immediate reconstruction using implant and back muscle. yes the recovery time is longer (was in hospital for 6days) BUT I am so glad I went ahead, in fact only this weekend I am back into my normal bras again. I was a 36 DD. I have to have the semitary op on the 30th May. My margins were good so Rads and Chemo were not needed.The main reason I went ahead is that I wanted it over and not to have to worry about reconstruction at a later date..but that's me Mrs Impatient!!!!..Will be thinking of you stay in touch this forum kept me going knowing that I was not alone.xx ... View more

Yes it's a bombshell gone off. Once you have time to take it all in things become clearer. the ladies on this Forum are there and will support you every step of the way. Just to let you know I was diagnosed on the 12th January this year. operation done on the 31st January...and 10 weeks + on feel great..got a new boob,semitary being carried out on the 30th May. And as they say the only way is forward. I was extremely lucky that my margin were good so no further treatment. thinking of you and stay I. Touch ... View more

I had a masectomy and great replacement done on the 31st January and will be having my second op (semitary)on the 30th May (my choice). My husband and I wanted to go to California in September so I researched on Google for the best way to arrange insurance EXCLUDING my condition..I spoke to various companies and eventualy got insurance through our Natiowide Bank account..but there are companies out there that exclude some known medical conditions. The only stipulation that they made was that I was not covered if I flew 12 weeks after surgery....it's very much a game of Internet searching and speaking to the companies to see what they have to offer. ... View more

Thinking of you today Morrisbird... ... View more

you moan away...we all do. Sending big hugs x ... View more

Karen, the simple answer to your question is when you want to feel you again. Life has dealt you a hand and only you can play it. I truly feel you are not the same person when you walk out of the room after you have been informed of your diagnosis, you become a different person. People always mean well with their advice but don't truly know your true feelings unless they are a fellow sufferer. I told myself"bugger this for a game of soldiers"..I havn't got time to be unwell...so,let's get the treatment underway and finished just as quick. ... View more