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onemargie
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10 years ago

NEWLY DIAGNOSED

Hi there


so this is my first post. I'm not a fan usually of social network but have decided to join this group as an extra support network. I have two great kids aged 19 and 17 and the most gorgeous wonderful husband of 22 years.  I had a mammogram, ultrasound, and core biopsy last week and Friday was told that I have breast cancer. I am ER+ PR-HER2- so far that's all I know and am researching this. I had the choice to have conservative surgery and radiation or a total left side mastectomy which I've decided to do.

I've always had a few cysts in my left breast, and also have a fibroadenoma which is a benign thing too and have yearly scans for this reason but this outcome has blown me away as I didn't even notice it. I'm 43 and have no family history of breast cancer either. So I'm praying this is early stage apparently wont know that until I have my boob removed and the usual pathology so am waiting anxiously for my surgery next week. I am a nurse also which I'm thinking now is not a good thing as you can know too much, and I have also nursed some really lovely women post operatively in the medical centre where I work. So here's to us all having a good recovery. Looking forward to hearing from you all. Margie.

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    Nadi
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    10 years ago

    Hi Margie, I am sorry you find yourself here but so glad you decided to join this forum. It isn't easy when you are first diagnosed. The early days can seem like a roller coaster as you wait for surgery, then the results, then for a decision on your treatment plan going forward. Like you I had no family history, I'm 47, have a husband of 28 years and 3 kids 22, 19 and 17. I am so grateful for their love and support which has really helped me get through the last six months of treatment. But equally the women on here have been such a fantastic support to me since I was diagnosed last October because they just 'get it' . We are all unfortunately going through having breast cancer together and to be able to reach out to others who truly understand what I am going through, my fears, my joy, just how I am feeling in general, has made things much easier. It must be hard having to now be the patient instead of the nurse. I hope you will come on here for any questions about what others are experiencing, tips or just to vent. We're here for you.

    I wish you all the very best with your surgery. Let us know how it goes.

    Sending you hugs, Nadine