I feel like a fraud...
I was diagnosed on Friday with an Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my right breast. I am in shock. It is small and they have found it early which is all positive. But why do I feel so bad and scared. I f...
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Hi JaquiP,
i too had invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 3. I have recently just finished all my treatment. I was diagnosed last May. At the beginning, in my experience, there were lots of tests, ct scans, bloods etc etc. They need to do all this first to plan their course of treatment. You feel like you are waiting and waiting. But I thought that they have to be thorough first. I ended up with chemo first ( sometimes this happens if tumour is big or advanced) then mastectomy then 25 rounds of radiation. I set myself goals. Firstly to get through chemo, secondly mastectomy, thirdly radiation. Take one day at a time.
i also found it a great help to have someone with you at dr's appointments as I couldn't remember anything that was said! I did also read lots to prepare myself. In my case I like to know what to expect.
everyone has different treatments, different side effects but it is always good to come on here and ask anything. There is usually someone who can help.
i wish you all the best. Let us know how you go.
Linda xx