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Harmonious
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14 years ago

Just been diagnosed

Hello ladies,

I have just had a mastectomy after being diagnosed with early breast cancer 2 weeks ago. I am getting my pathology results today. They havent found cancer anywhere else but I think I'm going to be getting preventitive chemo and radiotherapy.

I would love to hear from anyone who has been through this process and come out of the other side.

Also I have started doing IVF to preserve some eggs. I am concerened about pumping eostrogen into my body as I know it can be harmful and could have even caused the cancer in the first place.

Has anyone else been through this and had a good/bad experience from doing the INF before chemo?

Also has anyone decided not to do the preventitive chemo? Gone down a natural medicine route?

Also is anyone working through chemo? I'm not sure if I will be able to?

I'd love to hear from you.

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  • Debbie_J's avatar
    Debbie_J
    Member
    14 years ago

    Welcome to this sight, you will get so much support. I had grade 2 breast cancer in March this year. I had a mastectomy and 15 lymph nodes removed. The cancer was confined to the lump, no nodes involved . I did not have to have chemo as it had not spread and was told because I had a mastectomy I did not need radiation as they took the breast. Have been put on Femara tablets. I am 53.

    It is a roller coaster ride, everybodys journey is different. I struggled for a while with depression and anxiety,but I am now in a better place emotionally.When I was down I would get on this sight and let it all out, made me feel better. The ladies are so supportive. Any questions you have ask .

    Have you got my journey kit yet?. Do you have a Jane Mcgrath breast nurse in your area?. I also joined a support group in my area, which has been very good for me.

    Take care  , big hugs . Debbie