Just diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with IBC. It still does not seem real. I have a large mass in my breast and and cancer in my lymph nodes under one arm. I have my first oncolgist visit coming up in 10 da...
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Hello Kathryn,
Thank you for contacting me, it is good to hear so many with this IBC are having success with the treatments, and giving me hope for the future. I am 73, but I will go through anything to stay alive.
I live alone after losing my husband to eosophageal cancer 21 months ago. I am attending the same cancer clinic and hospital as he did. They are all shocked I am back now with cancer so soon after losing the love of my life. I am coping OK though and am staying very positive as I want to be here in 5 years at least. I have lots of chemo ahead of me and a mastecomy which does frighten me lots.
The 2 chemo I have had have had no effect as far as nausea etc., but it is working on my breast. The Professor I am seeing is very pleased and has said to me "Lorraine, I think we are going to be having some success with this treatment for you".
This site is wonderful for support as we all do need to be in contact with fellow suffers. I know I am getting so positive reading all the comments and how the treatments are working for people.
Love Lorraine S