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New to this and it is hitting me that it is a waiting game.
Hi everyone - I' 45 and was diagnosed last Friday with stage 2, IDC, triple positive breast cancer and saw the surgeon yesterday - we are going to go down the chemo/radiation route first over surgery. I'm waiting to hear back from the oncologist (I've rung twice) for an appointment. The last few days while being scared I…
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Breast Cancer diagnosed 2 December 2018
I was diagnosed with breast cancer and it has been whirlwind from the day of diagnosis which was the 2nd of December to my Surgery 5 days ago. I think I have been on a high, but looks like I am starting to come down now. There seems to be so many emotions. I guess it's all part of it. Love to All. xx
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Terrified of what lies ahead!
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Thursday the 8th November. My eldest child finishes school this year and we were meant to be heading off to Europe on the 28th November for the trip of a lifetime which had been in the planning for 2 years and now I face the biggest challenge of my life and I'm absolutely…
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Finally taken the positive step of joining a wonderful support group
I have sought out and read lots of info before I had my mastectomy yesterday and begin the chemo journey in January. I have been through a whirlwind of emotions but found great comfort and advice here. So I’ve now joined what I feel is a friendly, open and honest group with a bit of humour too. This is one positive I can…
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New and just diagnosed with TNBC
This discussion was created from comments split from: Triple Negative.
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New Diagnosis - first oncologist appointment Tuesday.
Hi everyone, I've got through all the scans, biopsys, diagnosis etc without too much trouble ( well I did have a little wobbly during the bone scan ) as I am severely claustrophobic and having my feet tied together and the camera touching my nose didn't help, lol In my brief discussion with the surgeon, he mentioned having…
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Another bad start to the year
Hi guys I was diagnosed last week with Breast Cancer after my GP did a boob check at a routine Pap Smear in Nov. She sent me for another mammogram in early Dec (altho the July 2017 one was clear and also didn't pick it up in the 'new one') and ultrasound .... the ultrasound came back as 'inconclusive', suggesting a Biopsy…
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How do you tell people and what do you tell ?????
Diagnosed today with Stage 1 Cancer, and already had so much good advice from this forum, my brain hasn’t stopped and now have no idea how to tell family, friends, work - do you do a Facebook status / LinkedIn / twitter post .... do you call? .... should I wait ? Should I give them a link ? Will it upset them ? My poor…
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Sucky Day
Well today was a shitter! A week ago I was given my histopathology results - favourable and contained tumour with sentinel nodes negative to cancer. Today I took myself off to meet my oncologist and discuss (I thought) my hormone blocking therapy. Imagine my utter gut dropping surprise to be told that one of the nodes did…
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Overwhelmed
Hi all I am a 40 year old Mum of 3 (3,7,8). 5 weeks ago I found a lump in my left breast. Saw GP the next day and was referred for tests. In the last 5 weeks I have had: mammogram ultrasound biopsy CAT scan bone scan MRI pelvic ultradound internal ultrasound skin sparing mastectomy Axillary clearance reconstruction Port…
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I was recently diagnosed...
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Recently Diagnosed
On November 19, I went to my doctor with a sore breast. I knew I had a lump in the breast, which was previously diagnosed as just a cyst. One week later, I attended a breast clinic to have a mammogram and ultrasound. After the ultrasound, I also had 4 biopsies taken. I then met with the Breast Clinician and was told it…
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Mastectomy this week-what to expect
So booked for mastectomy this Wednesday and feeling very overwhelmed with what to expect. What do I take to hospital, what do I do about bras etc then there is the day by day count down of losing a breast and the emotional whirlpool of how I will feel afterwards. I have chosen to have reconstruction at a later date. I have…
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Confused about Reconstruction options
Hi I was diagnosed yesterday with high grade DCI. Until I have surgery they won’t know if it’s invasive or not (think that’s the right terminology?). It’s currently 2cm big but again they don’t know the full extent til they get in there. I have a family history that makes me high risk. I am seeing a surgeon for a consult…
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Good News
Had biopsy Wednesday after 2nd annual checkup showed irregularities. Got back my biopsy results - SCAR TISSUE - Yeah. I hadn't told anyone so was great to be able to share my concern on this site. And you ladies were right, this one was not nearly as painful as the first.