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Hi, so yesterday was my 21st wedding anniversary it was also the day I was told I have breast cancer. I'm going for my core biopsy on Tues then I guess I wait to find out when & what surgery I need. ...
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Thank you ladies for chatting with me. I live in Qld and Iast month I turned 54 years young.
I found a lump a week ago and went straight the doc, I have always had my 2 yearly mammograms, my doc did a full breast exam and found a much larger lump in my other breast. He said they are probably just cysts but lets get checked, I was heading to New Zealand in a couple of days for the weekend, so as soon as I got back I booked in for my mammogram & ultra sound. I live in a rural town & my hubby and I own a mechanical business on the coast so I made the 3 hour round trip by myself. I still can't quite believe this is happening. I guess I thought they would say once we get the results back from biopsy we will confirm if it is Cancer but the Doc (being the 4th person to see me within half an hour) said you have Cancer, she tried to do a needle biopsy but the pain was extreme and she said that is also another sign. I have a 8mm mass in my right breast 5cm from my nipple.
My hubby and I have told our immediate family, I'm at a loss as to - Should I keep it to myself until the biopsy results? Should I wait for the actual treatment plan before I say anything to friends and work mates & staff?
My GP's mum is going thru the exact same thing right now so he has recommended me to Dr Lisa Creighton on the Sunshine Coast Qld who only does breasts, this is where he has sent his mum. Has anyone been to her?
I'm also feeling like "Wonk" being so positive on the outside and getting on with work and being strong for my family, I am always the bright happy person and always try to put a smile on everyones faces but inside I'm feeling so lost and weepy.
I have a girl friend who is a breast cancer survivor so I'm going to reach out to her, but in my mind that will make this so much more real which scares the living daylights out of me.
I found a lump a week ago and went straight the doc, I have always had my 2 yearly mammograms, my doc did a full breast exam and found a much larger lump in my other breast. He said they are probably just cysts but lets get checked, I was heading to New Zealand in a couple of days for the weekend, so as soon as I got back I booked in for my mammogram & ultra sound. I live in a rural town & my hubby and I own a mechanical business on the coast so I made the 3 hour round trip by myself. I still can't quite believe this is happening. I guess I thought they would say once we get the results back from biopsy we will confirm if it is Cancer but the Doc (being the 4th person to see me within half an hour) said you have Cancer, she tried to do a needle biopsy but the pain was extreme and she said that is also another sign. I have a 8mm mass in my right breast 5cm from my nipple.
My hubby and I have told our immediate family, I'm at a loss as to - Should I keep it to myself until the biopsy results? Should I wait for the actual treatment plan before I say anything to friends and work mates & staff?
My GP's mum is going thru the exact same thing right now so he has recommended me to Dr Lisa Creighton on the Sunshine Coast Qld who only does breasts, this is where he has sent his mum. Has anyone been to her?
I'm also feeling like "Wonk" being so positive on the outside and getting on with work and being strong for my family, I am always the bright happy person and always try to put a smile on everyones faces but inside I'm feeling so lost and weepy.
I have a girl friend who is a breast cancer survivor so I'm going to reach out to her, but in my mind that will make this so much more real which scares the living daylights out of me.