And so the fight begins...
Hi all just to update my lymph node biopsy and breast lump biopsy came back positive on Thursday So that’s it...my fight begins. No staging or anything yet but have my appointment with breast c...
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Hi @Prime time
Bugger. Once you get the CT over with hopefully you can relax somewhat. I did find that really daunting as I already knew it was in my lymph nodes (that's where I found the original lump) and could feel that it was quite large and of course our brains like to conjure up worst case scenario.
Everybody's treatment plan is different and it's the waiting and the unknown that is the dark foggy horrible bit. Once you get some more results and have a bit of a plan you'll feel a little more in control of the situation.
Thankfully the CT was clear for every where else and I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. You will hear a lot of different experiences on hear and get some great advice from everybody.
So I ended up with a lumpectomy, re excision for better margins, full lymph node clearance, (5 out of 24 positive) chemo, radiation.
I recovered well from the surgery, it looks quite ok and I had full strength back relatively quickly in my arm after the lymph node clearance.
The mention of chemo scares the heck out of everyone. it does suck but probably not as much as we imagine in the beginning. I did 6mths worth, kept my hair with the cold cap, and managed reasonably well considering.
I had very few problems with radiation as well.
Your treatment may be very different to mine but I just wanted to let you know that you will be ok, you will get through and we're all behind you every step if you need it. One day at a time lovely.
xoxoxoxoxoxo
Bugger. Once you get the CT over with hopefully you can relax somewhat. I did find that really daunting as I already knew it was in my lymph nodes (that's where I found the original lump) and could feel that it was quite large and of course our brains like to conjure up worst case scenario.
Everybody's treatment plan is different and it's the waiting and the unknown that is the dark foggy horrible bit. Once you get some more results and have a bit of a plan you'll feel a little more in control of the situation.
Thankfully the CT was clear for every where else and I have my fingers and toes crossed for you. You will hear a lot of different experiences on hear and get some great advice from everybody.
So I ended up with a lumpectomy, re excision for better margins, full lymph node clearance, (5 out of 24 positive) chemo, radiation.
I recovered well from the surgery, it looks quite ok and I had full strength back relatively quickly in my arm after the lymph node clearance.
The mention of chemo scares the heck out of everyone. it does suck but probably not as much as we imagine in the beginning. I did 6mths worth, kept my hair with the cold cap, and managed reasonably well considering.
I had very few problems with radiation as well.
Your treatment may be very different to mine but I just wanted to let you know that you will be ok, you will get through and we're all behind you every step if you need it. One day at a time lovely.
xoxoxoxoxoxo