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Decision time - lumpectomy or masectomy?
It's been quite a interesting three weeks or so for me. An inflamed breast, biopsy, inconclusive results, surgical biopsy and today a diagnosis of high grade intaductal carcinoma with prominent atropine change. No family history of breast cancer. Throughout this time, for whatever reason, I anticipated that it would be…
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Mastectomy and reconstruction tomorrow...trying not to freak out
Its exhausting, all of the tests, fertility preservation went well yesterday, they managed to get 11 eggs! Ive got my fingers crossed that there will be some survivors out of this batch, I know I'm strong but I can't do that again...71 injections/cannulations to date. It's suppose to get easier right? Im still waiting for…
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Surgery Day
I have lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node arranged for Feb 7 at RBWH . I would like to know what to expect on the day. Could you describe what surgery day was like for you please?
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i wish we could do this here!
https://www.facebook.com/tim.batson.16/posts/10210354567293515
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Started swearing!
Hi to all you amazingly lovely ladies! Was reluctant to share my story but feel I need to even if it is just to rant for some relief! I was diagnosed 2nd Dec with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma grade 2 following a routine mammogram. What a whirlwind! I thought the Dr was talking to 'someone else'..I have had so many emotions…
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Anxiety
Hi I am a newly diagnosed breast cancer patient as of mid november. I had a left mastectomy and lymph nodes removed the day after my 60th birthday in december. Aggressive Stage 2 1/2. I was so positive that I could handle it, and life would continue as normal after treatment. My first mistake. My first chemo was last…
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Overwhelmed
Hi , I was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer on the 16/12/16 after having recent clear mammograms & biopsy.. My only system was a hot right breast They discovered a 50 mm cancer hiding in a mass .. So stage 3+ and just had surgery ..... 16 nolds removed , and arm still numb in places .... Chemo starts next week & port…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi, I was diagnosed with an aggressive stage 3 BC on Dec 20th by mammogram, ultrasound and core biopsy's. I thought it was a cyst, as it was hard and painful ( similar to a mastitis feel). The following day I had CT and Bone scans that showed it to be a localised cancer, thankfully. As the tumour is quite large 5-6cm I…
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Tailored My Journey Kit for men diagnosed with breast cancer
Last year, @Pauline_BCNA from our policy team looked into the gaps in information and support for men diagnosed with breast cancer and what BCNA (and others) could do to better support them. As part of this work, we spoke with men affected by breast cancer, including our online network members @traveltext and @Chester80$$,…
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Taking control of your diagnosis
Recently I was diagnosed with BC along with all the other lovely women on this forum and I guess felt the same shock and horror as every one else too! Four months on and following a lumpectomy which was not at all a bad experience I feel great, after a recent pet scan revealed no cancer in the lymph nodes ( as I had opted…
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how to stay positive
Hi, I just found out 2 days ago I have breast cancer. I'm 39yo & have 2 kids who are 4 & 1yo. Haven't seen a breast specialist yet, so I have no idea how bad things are. I'm terrified for my kids & feeling very alone. I'm normally pretty tough, but today for the first time ever I couldn't bring myself to get out of bed for…
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I've offended my in-laws
Hi I was diagnosed 6 days before Christmas. I'm 33 and have 2 daughters aged 3 and 6. When I told my parents and sister the news, they all came to visit to be with me so unexpectedly, we ended up hosting Christmas celebrations at my house. It's taken all the energy I have to get out of bed (early) each day with a smile on…
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What happened to my life?
Hi to all...new member here. In August, I was newly diagnosed with scleroderma and was admitted to hospital for a range of tests to ascertain the level of internal involvement. A chest CT scan showed that I had cancer in my left breast, and then the real party started. Biopsies, mammograms. bone scans and so on and on.…
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Always Worried
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Stage 3 HER 2+ Breast Cancer with 17/18 Lymph Node positive on my 40th Birthday in October. I have since had a Total Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection. I have undergone 4 cycles of AC and am currently about to have my 3rd cycle of Taxol with Herceptin every 3 weeks. I have 2 beautiful…
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Feel like my head is spinning
Hi, I've been newly diagnosed on 20/12 too. am feeling very overwhelmed too. my head is spinning See the surgeon on Saturday part of me wants to get it over as quick as possible and part of me wants to forget it ever happened