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Hello, I've been in cancerland for 3 months officially. I have Invasive Lobular Breast Carcinoma in one breast with no lymph node diagnosis. I'm 77 and never imagined that this would happen - thought ...
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Hi @PatLinda, sorry you are going through this. It is very hard to process everything. All the new terms, surgery and treatment. It is very overwhelming and 3 months in is early days. Many women help get with a psychologist to get through this grief, anger etc. It is a lonely experience even if family and friends are around. It's a journey others just don't really get but we do so always know people in this community are here for you.
I was diagnosed in 2020 during lockdown. What a nightmare. I had a lumpectomy followed by chemo and radium and then hormone suppression. I had tamoxifen first and the side effects really got me so after a break of 6 wks I have stated Letrozole. Early days on that but I will give that a go. If the side effects are too bad my oncologist said we can try another one. I guess my message is don't suffer side effects as there may be other options and depending on the side effects there may be things that can help. Take care. Sending you a hug 💐
I was diagnosed in 2020 during lockdown. What a nightmare. I had a lumpectomy followed by chemo and radium and then hormone suppression. I had tamoxifen first and the side effects really got me so after a break of 6 wks I have stated Letrozole. Early days on that but I will give that a go. If the side effects are too bad my oncologist said we can try another one. I guess my message is don't suffer side effects as there may be other options and depending on the side effects there may be things that can help. Take care. Sending you a hug 💐