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skitzy
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10 years ago

NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Hi all

What a shock when I got called back after a routine mammogram, I had to go to Nambour where they did an ultrasound & 2 core biopsies, they told me I would have a good idea before going home if it was cancer.

There in the waiting room other ladies had their names called for results, but when my name was called the DR actually said to my husband  "would you like to come too" as you can imagine it could have only been bad news. As we entered the room the DR said "you already know don't you". my reply was I guessed as nobody else's husband was called in.

I was diagnosed with a 2.2 CM invasive lobular carcinoma & told to return the following Monday, it was then I received the green folder with information for myself our GP & the surgeon.

I am due to have a bone & body scan on the 27TH Jan with a mastectomy on the 10TH February.

What a great support this BCNA website is with all the information available & the other ladies who have or are going through this journey too.

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  • Nadi's avatar
    Nadi
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Skitzy, welcome to our group, sorry you find yourself here. Having your husband by your side must have been a welcomed support when you received the news. While my hubby  couldn't be with me when I first found out and had to go through the CT and bone scans, I am so grateful he is now by my side. Wishing you both well and sending positive thoughts your way.

    Nadine

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    donnafischer
    Member
    10 years ago

    Yep, its a lot to take in isnt it, and funny how a lot of us "know" its not good news. My boss is my gp, and I had the mammogram and ultrasound the same day and was booked for the biopsy then next morning. I know the day of the mammogram and ultrasound because my boss rang me that night. The head radiographer rang him and told him what was happening. I know the way my boss speaks and listening to his voice I thought, Yep, this isnt going to end well.

    Isnt it bizaare how different the treatments are. I've not had any scans its simply wide local excision with sentinel node removal. Then radiation depending on the path result. They couldnt properly identify the type of cancer from the biopsy. I'm so very lucky that mine has been caught so early. And i think that's what is doing my head in a little. There's no typical treatment plan. Everyone is different. I thought i'd be having PET scan and all sorts of things.

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    skitzy
    Member
    10 years ago

    It sure is a shock Tracy one minute the tears flow the next I seem to be able to forget it's there. xxx

    Eileen

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    skitzy
    Member
    10 years ago

    Ty Rowdy for the warm welcome. I have now received the my journey kit, what a fantastic idea without the support It provides I do not know what I would have been like. Hope you are going well. xxx

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    ScorpionQueen
    Member
    10 years ago

    Yes Skitzy, it's a shock indeed!

    like you I am newly diagnosed too.but I  have found this site a great support already

    We've  got your back!

    -Tracy

    stay strong | breathe | believe

    ???????

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    rowdy
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi and welcome to the site, it is such a shock when you hear that word and you think is the doctor talking about me it must be a mistake. This site is full of people who are at different stages. Every ones treatment can be so different, visit often and ask or vent away this is what the site is for. One day at a time your life will be filled with appointments. Ask the nurse for the my Journey kit or you can order here. Take carexx