Newly diagnosed
Hi there, I'm 39 years old & I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. I had breast surgery last week. I had an 8mm lump removed along with the sentinel node. The pathology reports showed th...
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Thank you for your kind messages Debbie, Sian & Michelle. I appreciate you taking the time to reply.
I am taking everything one step at a time. I have had some good days and some not so good. I'm sure that will continue throughout my treatment. I am very lucky that I have supportive family & friends and that I have discovered this online support network. It is very helpful hearing stories from people who have been there.
I'm a little nervous about losing my hair as it is very long but I know I'll get through it. I went out at the weekend and tried on wigs with my daughter. I'm sure I'll love having short hair after the initial shock.
Thank you for your suggestion Michelle. Yes I have kept copies of my pathology report (the tumour was a grade 3), all my medical receipts etc.
My first meeting with the Oncologist is on 22 April. I'm not sure how quickly I will start chemo after seeing her?
I will keep in touch & let you know how I'm going.
Thanks again for taking the time to drop me a line.
Nicola x