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New diagnosis, have had mastectomy
Hi All
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 24 August. Core Biopsy and FNA showed that I had cancer in the tumour, in the milk ducts and lymph nodes. I freaked out at that but saw surgeon 24 hours later who was quite reassuring that she didn't feel like it had spread (I was otherwise fit and healthy). Had bone scan and CT's and she was right, it hadn't spread.
Had mastectomy on right breast and full lymph node clearance on 6 Sept, just at home recovering now. Surgeon follow up appt this Thursday to find out all of the pathology results, hopefully meet Oncologist and find out 'the plan' So back to waiting again. Initially thought I would have reconstruction but I've been reading some posts on a FB page and it's freaking me out.
'm a single Mum with 3 kids (9, 11 and 15), and while initially they were freaked out they seem ok now (they're back to just leaving everything for me to do 🙄).
I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 24 August. Core Biopsy and FNA showed that I had cancer in the tumour, in the milk ducts and lymph nodes. I freaked out at that but saw surgeon 24 hours later who was quite reassuring that she didn't feel like it had spread (I was otherwise fit and healthy). Had bone scan and CT's and she was right, it hadn't spread.
Had mastectomy on right breast and full lymph node clearance on 6 Sept, just at home recovering now. Surgeon follow up appt this Thursday to find out all of the pathology results, hopefully meet Oncologist and find out 'the plan' So back to waiting again. Initially thought I would have reconstruction but I've been reading some posts on a FB page and it's freaking me out.
'm a single Mum with 3 kids (9, 11 and 15), and while initially they were freaked out they seem ok now (they're back to just leaving everything for me to do 🙄).
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- Oh, I also have a small seroma just under my armpit. Hoping it resolves naturally.
- A quick update - I saw a physio on Weds, my arm isn't as good as I thought it would be and still really painful. The cause is a large cord running from my wrist up to my shoulder. Had some very painful massage and new exercises. My daughter is massaging it twice a day (ouch!) and while it still hurts the movement in my arm and shoulder is muuuuchhh better.
Also had the genetic counselling and gene test on Friday. The chat with the counsellor was quite interesting, though the results will take a fair while. - Thankyou @Suzi_S61
its not ideal to be diagnosed only being in a relationship with someone 12 months and then have a mastectomy,but it’s never a good time for any of us in this situation :(
Thanks for the info re the port I will look into it
I also send you lots strength and healing and wellness in your journey as we all kick this crap to the kerb!!!
Let’s keep in touch :) thanks heaps lovely x - @Shellbelle_75 don't stress if they say you need a port. I found it fairly easy. I just said make sure I am numb before you start. A bit cheeky I know but hey it's my body. They were great and kept checking I was okay throughout. Between 1 and 10 1 being zero pain 10 being extreme personally for me it was barely a 2 and that was because the injections sting for a second or 2 thats it. It must be hard for your partner poor thing. I think it's harder sometimes for the people around us. We just seem to go through the motions. Not saying we don't feel because hell we do. Everyone reacts differently when you tell them.
Some just fade into the background and others really step up. It's okay which ever but you do need a partner to help you through. Mine is wonderfully supportive although we do disagree sometimes, mostly because I am a bit snappy these days. He does forgive me lol. Sorry you don't have access to the BN perhaps you can record what they tell you on your phone. Just ask if they mind. They will also give you heaps of info usually in the form of pamphlets etc. Just tell them you don't have personal access to a BN. They probably already know if you are rural. If you want to know anything jump on here. I am happy to tell you what I know but my treatment might be a bit different. Someone will know or link you to some info etc. Hope you get on okay. Cheers for now. Keep smiling 😄💖 - Thanks @Suzi_S61 I felt like a bit of a twit....just totally overwhelmed I suppose with info :(
glad to hear your port is sorted and sounds pretty straight forward? I am going to ask about one also
The BN are amazing but due to my rural location my contact can be limited and predominantly phone based with them.
My partner I have only been seeing each other long distance for 1 year and while he is very supportive he is also a deer in the headlights currently bless him.
well done you,one more step forward to kicking this crap out of our bodies lovely xx - @Shellbelle_75 sorry I just read your post about the triple business. Hey don't be embarrassed about any aspect of your journey and your ability to take it all in. I found myself in that same position and god knows they tell you so much so quickly and things generally move pretty fast so how can our poor brains take it all in. I was really thankful for the BN because even my partner couldn't remember stuff when I asked later. The positive for hormones is definitely a plus. There are lots going for the treatment available. Stay positive too 😄 thinking of you. Got my port inserted today and it was fairly simple. I stressed for nothing. We are fighters, warriors and we can kick this shit out of our lives and get on with living.
- ABSOULTLEY agree @kmakm
xx - @Shellbelle_75 I agree. Little good comes of cancer. But if we can spread awareness and tell our stories then maybe some others will catch their disease early and have an easier time of it as a result. K xox
- Thankyou Lovely @kmakm knowledge is power hey to help each other and hopefully ourselves
this is the only good I can see in this is to be more aware and educated to hopefully support others in the future xx - You'll be an expert before long @Shellbelle_75. You'll get there. Wish you didn't have to though! Big hug, K xox
