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Hi. Waiting for final results tomorrow
Good afternoon
the last month has been a blur and filled with lots of tears. I went to gp for something else on the 24th of April and while I was there asked him to check a tiny lump in right breast.
he recommended a mamagram and ultrasound. Of course I couldn't book it until the 26th of April so called on my way to work and they could do it that afternoon. Omg. When they said you might feel some pressure. I called husband to tell him what I had done. I hadn't mentioned the lump before. Results Friday. I called the dr Friday morning and they said results had just came in. A cyst looked fine but they would drain it just to be safe I went straight down to book appointment and messaged work I wouldn't be back that day. While they were scanning again to get right area the two ladies went silent and I think I knew then something wasn't right anyway another quick mamo of just one shot of right breast, back to area for cyst drain at nine o clock. and they asked if it was okay for core biopsy in area 10 o clock and the cyst they said wouldn't hurt this next one might hurt! I don't where along the way I became such a sook but I am. ( we have three daughters. 20,23,26. and I am 44. Somewhere along the way I became the biggest wimp in the world.
the core biopsy - the last of three things hurt a lot.
tuesday at 4 pm dr clinic called and said dr would like to see me and j asked if I should bring someone in? The lady went to check and she said yes. So I knew then. So at 7pm we got the news. Holy cow. I haven't been back to work since. Have had ct scan. Bone scan and lumpectomy with sentinal node last Monday. We have cruise booked for 19th of June and they said still do the cruise, it's for 25th wedding anniversary. I have support of two friends in friendship circle that have survived this so I know it's going to be okay but..... why why why. I am not that strong person it's not me. Why the long wait between lump removal and results.
I have foudn this this website Amazing so sorry for the long ramble. Wish me luck for tomorrow.
the last month has been a blur and filled with lots of tears. I went to gp for something else on the 24th of April and while I was there asked him to check a tiny lump in right breast.
he recommended a mamagram and ultrasound. Of course I couldn't book it until the 26th of April so called on my way to work and they could do it that afternoon. Omg. When they said you might feel some pressure. I called husband to tell him what I had done. I hadn't mentioned the lump before. Results Friday. I called the dr Friday morning and they said results had just came in. A cyst looked fine but they would drain it just to be safe I went straight down to book appointment and messaged work I wouldn't be back that day. While they were scanning again to get right area the two ladies went silent and I think I knew then something wasn't right anyway another quick mamo of just one shot of right breast, back to area for cyst drain at nine o clock. and they asked if it was okay for core biopsy in area 10 o clock and the cyst they said wouldn't hurt this next one might hurt! I don't where along the way I became such a sook but I am. ( we have three daughters. 20,23,26. and I am 44. Somewhere along the way I became the biggest wimp in the world.
the core biopsy - the last of three things hurt a lot.
tuesday at 4 pm dr clinic called and said dr would like to see me and j asked if I should bring someone in? The lady went to check and she said yes. So I knew then. So at 7pm we got the news. Holy cow. I haven't been back to work since. Have had ct scan. Bone scan and lumpectomy with sentinal node last Monday. We have cruise booked for 19th of June and they said still do the cruise, it's for 25th wedding anniversary. I have support of two friends in friendship circle that have survived this so I know it's going to be okay but..... why why why. I am not that strong person it's not me. Why the long wait between lump removal and results.
I have foudn this this website Amazing so sorry for the long ramble. Wish me luck for tomorrow.
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- Yes radiation therapy can be optional in some cases. It depends on what strain and size of breast cancer you have etc. I had a sit down with the head of radiography and he said (in my case) it would probably do more harm than good but i could insist on it if I wanted it. After a mastectomy and chemo I opted to follow his recommendation and not have radiation therapy.
- Thanks. All good today. Just that she gave all the possible worst case scenarios and then asked me if I wanted to do radiation. Wait what it's optional??? I freaked and she said I could take the form home and think about it. Hell no. I wouldn't be back so I signed and go back next week for ct scan. I feel much better today I have had 2 nights of decent sleep so that makes a massive difference!!!
And shared pic of lake right near my house. - It's not stupid at all. I cried in the Xray dept after my confirmation of chemo and waiting for a heart scan. It is the "this is really happening moment " but on we go. You got this. Kath x
- Had my Meeting at sunshine for radiatherapy meeting and left a bit upset stupidly, that and I was tired
- Yes!!!! I feel like the whole world can tell I have cancer.
- @DearB. Crazy is what happens.
Everything hurts all of a sudden which means there ar definitely mets in your knee. Your headache is a brain tumour. If you don't eat for three days you won't shit which, obviously, means your previously undiagnosed ovarian cancer has moved to your bowel. People look at you different--are they savants who can smell advanced cancer and that sad smile means you are one of the damned?
This stuff is exhausting. Everything either happens too fast or too slow. We get it. Marg xxxx - Ohhh well if it helps, its actually normal!! yep...going crazy, round the twist?? because it's so surreal and overwhelming I think. There's so much you're trying to digest and sift through, it's literally impossible, so youre on auto pilot doing what you have to, that emotionally there's no time to catch up or make sense. So I say...take a deep breath, and only look at one thing at a time. I think they have it all in hand, and sound very thorough, and the flu shot, yeah I get forced to have it too LOL but no big deal. I had my mastectomy/diep flap recon in Feb at Royal Melbourne. Hang in there...xx Melinda
- Thanks Melinda. I am going to go crazy I can feel it. Today my gp asked what did they think about my enlarged nodes in Tummy area. ??? Umm they didn't mention it so all day I have felt pain in my back. (Bone scan was clear) stomach ( not eating a lot at the moment ) feet (wore crappy shoes down the street ). Boob (got my period as I no longer have implanon) I know it's crazy but I don't go back to royal melb for 6 weeks. I got the flu shot. Because you know now I have this condition. That's fine and I wanted the flu shot but to get told I should get it and for free now.
- @DearB That is such a wonderful relief for you, Ohhh the tests, biopsies, lumpectomies are horrendous, so I'm glad you've gotten through it all. Great News! My first diagnosis in 2011 I had radiation 5-6 weeks, so very doable!!! then Tamoxifen for 4yrs. All the best, now go enjoy that Cruise!!! :) x Melinda
- Just going to have another 2 weeks off before cruise. Just need to get my head around everything now. Feel blessed but still scared of stuff. It's the unknown isn't it. At go now for certificate.
