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steplightly
9 years agoMember
Hi everyone. Have just joined this morning. I was diagnosed with IDC in May and through Breast Screen ultimately went through every machine in their building. My mammogram in April showed a large cyst which needed aspirating. While having ultrasound came this from the sonographer "Oh what's that"? She left the room and returned with another person. Roll, slide, glide. "Hmmmm" Ok .."We need to aspirate the Cyst however need to do a biopsy on this other area" "So this looks different to the cyst"? Response "Yes". This is where I go into shock and get a bit shaken. Biopsy done and results in 1 week later. Also small discharge during mammogram put on slide for investigation. Day of results - another biopsy on my already bruised breast. due to calcification seen and wanting to make sure nothing else there. This time through the mammogram machine.. It seems I am a "surprise bag" as my tumour was not seen on mammogram nor was it palpable. All the initial specialists and the treating surgeon are surprised. Results - discharge clear, calcification clear, contents of cyst clear.... IDC in the tumour they found under ultrasound. I have since had surgery to remove the tumour, 5 lymph nodes removed and am still recovering. Results came back yesterday - 0 lymph nodes positive. Small Invasive Tumour and all margins clear. I am thankful that God granted me. in the midst of all of the tests, diagnosis and surgery, the strength to stay relatively calm. Surprised - absolutely, questioning - that is a given. But most of all encouraged by all the support and prayers of those who know what is happening. It is literally a day at a time. It is something I have no control over. It isn't my fault. I am now waiting on discussion of treatment plan. I try to stay positive and focused, I know it was there. I know it has been removed, I know that I am very thankful for the keen eye of the sonographer in finding "the invisible" I want to encourage you nonkyboy on your courage to share after "hovering", hoping you find a source of comfort through -the people here who seek to support you, the team working with you to find a path through this quagmire, and knowing you are braver than you think, stronger than you seem and are loved more than you know... be kind to you in your unique journey in this new devastating and challenging space. big hugs