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My brain is mush.
Hi ladies. My name is tracey im 56 . Sad angry and petrified. Was diagnosed 6th feb. The big C word hit me like a tonne v bricks. However, being the tough bird that i am i made sure that i kept my stiff upper lip for the world. Family included. Unfortunately my sister has just been disgnosed with bowel cancer a fortnight…
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Confused
I was diagnosed july 2016 with stage 1 invasive ductal carcinoma, had a lumpectomy in august 2016 and was told there was no cancer in the pathology. surgeon recommended 2 yearly mammograms, I told my doctor no way as my sister was dying of cancer and I didnt want to wait that long. my sister ended up dying from her cancer…
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CHOICES
Hi everyone Twiggyjumps is new and had put this where we dont necessarily see it. So here it is for people to respond to her... TwiggyjumpsWell I've just joined the bcna network, just got diagnosed this week triple positive Her2, ErPr in right breast grade 3. Thinking of having a double nipple sparing mastectomy and reco…
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Back In Shock Again.
Hi , I am new here. I am 53 fit and healthy, lap swimmer, rock singer. I was supposed to be getting married this year and will be welcoming my first Grandchild in July. There are so many reasons why this shouldn't be happening. I guess we all have those. I was diagnosed with High Grade DCIS in two small calcified areas…
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Newly diagnosed and learning
I've read through some posts and realise I have lots of gaps of knowledge about what I have. I know I have breast cancer, it's about 8cm, I know its spread to my armpit lymphs and now the nodes near my collar bone are swelling. It is oestrogen positive but testosterone negative. I have had a bone scan and CT that came back…
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Specialists in Newcastle
hi I have recently moved to Adelaide from Newcastle for work and have had a recent diagnosis after open biopsy last week. i am having further surgery next week in the private system with an excellent surgeon who covers the gap, in a Medibank members choice hospital. Likely to need radio, discussing that with surgeon today.…
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1st consultation
so .. here I am incidentally from being diagnosed on Friday from a full body CT scan after breaking my heel.. I'm on crutches plastered for another 4 weeks. I got the call on Friday after waiting 3 weeks.... and lost it over the phone and had to pass the phone to friend ... Anyway I'm so scared as I have no idea what…
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What to expect
So it is all new to me. Surgery Tuesday to remove the rest of my lymph nodes after 2 of my 5 sentinel node biopsy showed up as containing cancer. Now it is chemo instead of just radiotherapy. What does it all mean? Holiday booked for Bali in July. Can we go? Surgeon says hopefully. But what is the reality?
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Weird physical symptoms
Hi i had a fairly worry free diagnosis of LCIS, but my surgeon wanted to do a further open biopsy as he was unconvinced. This showed up invasive lesion that had not been found on mammogram. Surgery next Monday. since the open biopsy I have been having feelings like I am going to faint, not major, just shaky legs, going…
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Advice needed
does anyone know a really good psychologist in brisbane preferably western suburbs who knows about the issues surrounding breast cancer? TIA
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Scared
Hi guys, I was newly diagnosed in October. I am currently undergoing chemo, I have been worrying about some pain in my ribs and the Dr said for my own peace of mind he would order another ct scan to do. I already had one in November, However he doesn't think its necessary and I'm worried its all in my head. Just wondering…
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Lump found 1 month ago now removal of breast
I thought to be honest it was a cyst,,, then during the biopsy the head nurse said 'no take 2 more samples' Now i am up for a body scan to check and see if there are other spots on my lower back..... Trying to take it all in..there are 3 things that are great on me....boobs/curly long hair/personality. the last one is…
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Newish diagnosis
Found lump mid January - horrified at size, how come I didn't feel this before ? Clear mammogram last April. Biopsy etc. Confirmed triple negative, spread to lymph nodes, but bone scan and CT scan clear (phew). Small amount of research, already given that away. Referred to Peter Mac in Melbourne, so far brilliant. First…
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Mastectomy/ reconstruction for me now, it looks...
I'm 43, and went to the Breast Screening that came to town in beginning Dec last year. As thought with a little bit of BC family history (grand mother/ aunt) I would be go for routine checks every 2 years or so after 40! Lucky I did (I guess)...I hadn't felt any lump or anything. Results: 10mm cluster DCIS (intermediate).…
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Nearly 12 months on I feel an apology is in order to my sisters on this site...so it did get better
To all the newly diagnosed I just want to say hugs and more hugs we have you in our thoughts and totally understand the feelings of disbelief as we have all had them and been there.... But from my heart I want to tell you it does get better and I am so relieved it does and has for me. Looking back I certainly did not…