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Being diagnosed with breast cancer - mastectomy and reconstruction???
I am only 46 years old. I am skinny and helthy. I eat lots of vegi and fruit and a bit of chicken. I do not eat meat.
I felt the pain in my left breast in March. I got a shock as the lump is so BIG. my GP said just cyst. I do not have family history. I went to have ultrasound and mammogram, followed by biopsy next morning. I went numb when I have heard that I have breast cancer. My GP did not explain anything to me. I read the report myself that I have DCIS. I went to see many specialists, but they had quite different opinions. I have decided to have mastectomy as the tumour is giant (only 2 months - > 5 cm) and sentinel lymph node biopsy. While I have been waiting for the operation (held next month), the tumour is getting bigger (2 times).
I eat lots of vegi and drink carrot juice as I am trying to keep my body in base condition to delap growth of cancer cells before the operation.
Could you guys give me an opionion? What to do! About reconstruction, which doctor is good. I am so stressed and lost weight 7 kgs. Thanks.
I felt the pain in my left breast in March. I got a shock as the lump is so BIG. my GP said just cyst. I do not have family history. I went to have ultrasound and mammogram, followed by biopsy next morning. I went numb when I have heard that I have breast cancer. My GP did not explain anything to me. I read the report myself that I have DCIS. I went to see many specialists, but they had quite different opinions. I have decided to have mastectomy as the tumour is giant (only 2 months - > 5 cm) and sentinel lymph node biopsy. While I have been waiting for the operation (held next month), the tumour is getting bigger (2 times).
I eat lots of vegi and drink carrot juice as I am trying to keep my body in base condition to delap growth of cancer cells before the operation.
Could you guys give me an opionion? What to do! About reconstruction, which doctor is good. I am so stressed and lost weight 7 kgs. Thanks.
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- Sorry. I moved from Melbourne 10 months ago. I have not known Sydney well.
- HI Nok
you dont need to put broken hill after primek, that is where she lives .... Like mine says Bathurst as that is where I live. - If you click on the link of my previous post it will take you to the reconstruction group and then you can request to join.
- hi Nok,
it is hard when we are first diagnosed...Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet.
It can be a a whirlwind when we first get a diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one step at a time.
The what and how thread.
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/the-what-and-how-thread/p1
Breast Care Nurses
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx
My Journey Kits and other resources.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258
If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. The Helpline is open Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 am till 5 pm EST and Tuesday and Thursday from 9 am till 9 pm EST - Excellent. I know it's daunting but things usually feel better when you have a plan. I can't help with reconstruction as I chose to
remain mono-boobed, but the reconstruction group will have excellent advice. Best wishes for your surgery and treatment. - Hi, primek Broken Hill. Thank you so much for your advice. I would like to join the breast reconstruction group becuase I will have mastectomy next month. I would like to hear from people who have done that. I think it would be very useful to understand about breast reconstruction as I have no idea.
