New To BCNA
Hello Everyone,
My name is Gavin and my wife (Karen) was recently advised
she had BC (March 9th), I’ve been a rock for her and our two kids at
home (we’re in our 50’s) and have advised my girls li...
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Hi Everyone,
Sorry I've not been on here for a short period, the days seem to fly by these days, below is the general information I've posted for my wife's close friends and our family keeping them in the loop without having to ring every one individually.
March 28th
Karen received a phone call from her doctor March 28th letting her know the
results of the second lump because her doctor knows how anxious Karen is at
this time and wanted to discuss both the biopsy results as well as the
mammogram outcome.
Second Biopsy Results.
Some fantastic news received, this being that the second lump is not cancer cells and it's just normal breast tissue clear of cancer.
Mammogram Results
Karen’s doctor advised this test highlighted some small white areas which they
need to investigate to determine if these are cancer cells or not, this will
require another biopsy however unlike the prior ones under an ultrasound
procedure, this will be whilst having another mammogram, this process can be
more painful however must be done. The doctor is arranging for this to be
completed tomorrow, more so to ensure she has all the information and data at
her finger tips before Karen’s appointment next week on Wed.
So some great news and some not so great, we’re just taking each days it comes, and Karen’s trying to not get ahead of herself, something so easy for me to type and say as I’m not the one going through the procedures. We just need all your thoughts and prays again.
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March 29th
After four and a half hours at the hospital
we’re now home. The procedure has been done now. Long process for Karen and not
very pleasant at all, lots of pain being clamp’d in a rig (I would call it) however
the needle and local as well as the staff were great. Once again it will be a
waiting game for these results. We expect to know more after next week’s
appointment. We should finally know what the recommended treatment plan would
be.
Today a small clip was inserted in Karen’s breast in
preparation for surgery. There will be surgery but what type will be known next
appointment.
I must say, the staff in this section of hospital are
fantastic, very caring and helpful. Answering all our question and describing
the team here as an extended family. Karen is starting to see the benefit of
knowing and learning more and as I mentioned to her, will give her the information
to assist in her making informed decisions.
Again thank you all for your support and for giving me a place I can vent, talk or even just read, I know a number of ladies are or have gone through such and ordeal and whilst all new to us I do spare a thought to all going through this situation.