Another bad start to the year
Hi guys
I was diagnosed last week with Breast Cancer after my GP did a boob check at a routine Pap Smear in Nov. She sent me for another mammogram in early Dec (altho the July 2017 one was clear and also didn't pick it up in the 'new one') and ultrasound .... the ultrasound came back as 'inconclusive', suggesting a Biopsy under Ultrasound. I had that on Dec 29 and got the results back last Friday. Cancer confirmed.
I'd convinced myself they were cysts as I'd had cysts previously (tho never aspirated or tested in any way) so was stunned when it came back positive. My family history was always heart attack - no-one that I know of has ever had any cancer in my family history.
I have my first appointment with the surgeon in Sydney on Monday and hope that surgery will be sooner than later. I live in the mid north coast - so lots of travel involved from now on.
My husband had most of his stomach removed from cancer in 2010 - so whilst going thru all that, we became quite accustomed to the hospitals & chemo - but I still wasn't prepared when it came to my own diagnosis. :(
My 2 tumours are small & been caught early - so I am hoping for the best result - but will only find that out after seeing the surgeon.
I used a couple of forums to help me thru my husband's diagnosis (he is still in remission, 8 years later, which is pretty good for Stomach Cancer) and am happy to join BCNA in a similar role for me.
I was diagnosed last week with Breast Cancer after my GP did a boob check at a routine Pap Smear in Nov. She sent me for another mammogram in early Dec (altho the July 2017 one was clear and also didn't pick it up in the 'new one') and ultrasound .... the ultrasound came back as 'inconclusive', suggesting a Biopsy under Ultrasound. I had that on Dec 29 and got the results back last Friday. Cancer confirmed.
I'd convinced myself they were cysts as I'd had cysts previously (tho never aspirated or tested in any way) so was stunned when it came back positive. My family history was always heart attack - no-one that I know of has ever had any cancer in my family history.
I have my first appointment with the surgeon in Sydney on Monday and hope that surgery will be sooner than later. I live in the mid north coast - so lots of travel involved from now on.
My husband had most of his stomach removed from cancer in 2010 - so whilst going thru all that, we became quite accustomed to the hospitals & chemo - but I still wasn't prepared when it came to my own diagnosis. :(
My 2 tumours are small & been caught early - so I am hoping for the best result - but will only find that out after seeing the surgeon.
I used a couple of forums to help me thru my husband's diagnosis (he is still in remission, 8 years later, which is pretty good for Stomach Cancer) and am happy to join BCNA in a similar role for me.
