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gypsy
12 years agoMember
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Hi Ladies,
My name is Wendy and I am just recently diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. So this is all very new to me. I seem to be handling the news well, which is surprising everyone around me. I am in preparation mode and like 'lets get on with what needs to be done'. Maybe I will fall into a heap later on.
I spoke with the Breast Surgeon Belinda Brown yesterday so know more what's in store for me medically, but know that this journey is going to take alot more than medical issues.
I am reaching out for support and friendship with ladies that have already walked this path.
thanks
17 Replies
- neenstarMember
Good girl! I like your attitude, well done :)
I am more than happy to have been of some help.
Kind words and little kindnesses can mean so much to us at this time...every little gem that makes us smile or gives a little ripple of pleasure can only take us further ahead.
Keep going well my friend.
Nina
- neenstarMember
Good girl! I like your attitude, well done :)
I am more than happy to have been of some help.
Kind words and little kindnesses can mean so much to us at this time...every little gem that makes us smile or gives a little ripple of pleasure can only take us further ahead.
Keep going well my friend.
Nina
- gypsyMember
thanks for the warm welcome. I look forward to meeting the ladies in person and having a laugh and sharing the support.
Wendy xx
- gypsyMember
Hi Janey
Thanks so much for the message I am feeling very much supported on this site and I am glad that i have people I can turn to that understand. I personally dont know anyone who has had breast cancer so this is all new to me.
Once again thankyou
Wendy xxx
- gypsyMember
Hi Robyn
Thanks so much for your warm welcome. I am feeling quite confident at the moment and just not enjoying the waiting, but learning to be patient.
take care
Wendy
xxx
- gypsyMember
Hi Jo
I will definitely come to your meetings as i dont know anyone who has been through breast cancer and it will give me a chance to meet ladies in person.
Belinda appears to be quite capable, she hasnt give me too much info at the moment until the lumpectomy and sentinel nodes have been done. i just got back the pathology regarding my hormone receptors today, ER and PR+ and HER-2 Negative.not sure what that all means as yet.
Anyway thanks for the welcome.
Wendy xx
- gypsyMember
Hi Donna
Thanks for your response, it is all very daunting but I am coping quite well with what lies ahead. Belinda Brown appears to be a great dr, she isnt giving too much away until I have the lumpectomy and sentinel nodes done. Just one step at a time seems to be the way to go.
cheers
Wendy xxx
- gypsyMember
Thanks for the warm welcome Deanne. I am waiting for my lumpectomy and sentinel node surgery at the moment. Just got back the rest of my pathology report which like you states that I am ER and PR+ not sure what that all means, but I guess i will find out.
Once again thanks and take care
Wendy xxx
- gypsyMember
Thanks so much Nina for your words of wisdom. I am positive and strong, but at the same time allow myself to be sad. I dont dwell in my sadness for too long as I am pragmatic and know that I have to get on with it. Goodluck with your book, I am sure our path will cross again:)
Wendy
- mgndam1603Member
Welcome to our group, Belinda Brown was my surgeon and I have been very happy with her, so please feel free to contact me should you want any information or additonal support. Follow my link and send me a private message and I'll give you my phone number if you need it.
I am one year down the track and have come out the other side, I too had invassive ductal carcinoma, but have come through and I am smiling.
Good luck with everything.
cheers
Donna