Day 2
Yesterday, I was told I had invasive ductal carcinoma. Today, to the surgeon where the options were to have a lumpectomy or my breast removed. Decisions,decisions.... still really in shock, it doesn'...
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As so many of the girls are saying "good luck". I've just had my 2 year check up with my surgeon and it's all good. I was diagnosed back in Feb 2009 with early breast cancer and have had sentinel node biopsy (ouch!), lumpectomy and an axillary clearance, chemo and radiation. Yes, when you're first told the news you go off to la la land with a million thoughts but soon you'll find yourself saying "alright lets get this thing beaten"
The news that your sister's on her way is great, talking things out with family is always good. There are also plenty of support from the BCNA and also the Breast Care Nurses who are wonderful. I really appreciated the My Journey pack. It may seem very daunting when you're just waiting for everything to happen. Take time out for you though, ask millions of questions and you'll hopefully start to feel better about what's going on.
Take care and keep us posted
Tanya