Diagnosed Today
Hi all,
I'm new here. I'm 48.
I had my last Mammogram in November 2022, and was due for my next December 7th....however....
I went to the GP in November after feeling a breast lump for 10 days which I was hoping was hormonal. It didn't go away so I got it checked. GP didn't seem concerned but she appreciated that I was and ordered mammogram & ultrasound. Appointment was in 2 weeks.
On Wednesday 4/12 I had the scans, the mammogram lady went quiet, later with the sonographer I said 'I'm just not sure if it's in my head or if I'm being hyper-vigilant' He said 'I'd say you're being the right amount of vigilant', then told me he would go and get the Dr who would need to check me. The Dr started telling me that I'll need a biopsy and that the statistics in Australia in particular are very successful for treating breast cancer. He went on to say that he'll get his report to my GP straight away and if we decide to use them for biopsy they'll get me in straight away and to contact my GP.
So I drove home and on my way I stopped at the GP, the receptionist could not get me in till the next day to see the GP. I left in tears and went home. I decided to do some work and 2hrs later I got a call to say the GP wanted to see me immediately. I drove back and saw the GP who gave me a referral for urgent biopsy. I went straight to the local ultrasound place to see if they could book me an appointment at their sister site, that I attended earlier that day. They said they'd need to speak to their Dr and would call me.
Within an hour they called me, and said their Dr would come to my local clinic and do the biopsies there for me the very next day, saving me the 45minute drive.
Thursday 5/12 I had the biopsies of my breast and lymph node done. That was pretty smooth sailing and the Dr said he didn't want me waiting a week at the other clinic so came up here especially for me. All the staff were SO lovely and I'm eternally grateful for their care and concern - however the urgency is absolutely scared the crap out of me 🫣
Today 10/12 I got my biopsy results and am officially diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
An hour after j left the GP, the local Cancer Centre phoned me, so I have:
I'm new here. I'm 48.
I had my last Mammogram in November 2022, and was due for my next December 7th....however....
I went to the GP in November after feeling a breast lump for 10 days which I was hoping was hormonal. It didn't go away so I got it checked. GP didn't seem concerned but she appreciated that I was and ordered mammogram & ultrasound. Appointment was in 2 weeks.
On Wednesday 4/12 I had the scans, the mammogram lady went quiet, later with the sonographer I said 'I'm just not sure if it's in my head or if I'm being hyper-vigilant' He said 'I'd say you're being the right amount of vigilant', then told me he would go and get the Dr who would need to check me. The Dr started telling me that I'll need a biopsy and that the statistics in Australia in particular are very successful for treating breast cancer. He went on to say that he'll get his report to my GP straight away and if we decide to use them for biopsy they'll get me in straight away and to contact my GP.
So I drove home and on my way I stopped at the GP, the receptionist could not get me in till the next day to see the GP. I left in tears and went home. I decided to do some work and 2hrs later I got a call to say the GP wanted to see me immediately. I drove back and saw the GP who gave me a referral for urgent biopsy. I went straight to the local ultrasound place to see if they could book me an appointment at their sister site, that I attended earlier that day. They said they'd need to speak to their Dr and would call me.
Within an hour they called me, and said their Dr would come to my local clinic and do the biopsies there for me the very next day, saving me the 45minute drive.
Thursday 5/12 I had the biopsies of my breast and lymph node done. That was pretty smooth sailing and the Dr said he didn't want me waiting a week at the other clinic so came up here especially for me. All the staff were SO lovely and I'm eternally grateful for their care and concern - however the urgency is absolutely scared the crap out of me 🫣
Today 10/12 I got my biopsy results and am officially diagnosed with Breast Cancer.
No idea what most of it means but basically
👻 Invasive Carcinoma NST; and
🐝 Metastatic Adenocarcinoma
🍃 ER/PR Positive
🍂 HER2 Positive (Amplified)
🍃 ER/PR Positive
🍂 HER2 Positive (Amplified)
An hour after j left the GP, the local Cancer Centre phoned me, so I have:
Medical Oncologist Appt: next Monday
Radiology Oncologist Appt: next Thursday
I don't understand what NST means, and it wasn't staged on pathology...is that usual?
I haven't told my children, and am hoping to hold off till after sons' birthday and grandsons first Christmas.
One thing I have to say is that I am SO incredibly grateful for the swiftness of care I've received and am receiving.
It's a crappy club to be a part of 😭 but I look forward to 'meeting' you all xx
I haven't told my children, and am hoping to hold off till after sons' birthday and grandsons first Christmas.
One thing I have to say is that I am SO incredibly grateful for the swiftness of care I've received and am receiving.
It's a crappy club to be a part of 😭 but I look forward to 'meeting' you all xx
