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Thinking of you today. Lets hope they get it all in the lumpectomy and zero sentinel node involvement. <3

It takes 10 days for your biopsy result to be finalised so you will know more soon. Hope all goes well tomorrow. It's hard to know what to ask at the time.  Write a list before your next appointment of things you woukd like to know.

Hi, all the other ladies have given great advice. Even though it's alot to deal with but you will get through it we have all unfortunately been there. I had lumpectomy a year and a half ago and i am going great you will too. Thinking of you xo

Thank you for all  the information and support, 

Yes I was called in after my mammogram and on the same day I had a biopsy and yes pathology results this was all done in 3 hours of arrival. Very overwhelmed with the visit. The nurse did say it was cancer but thats all she said. 2 days later is when I seen the doctor and where we decided on a lumpectomy. Yes he did discuss the SNB  to. 

I just feel I should have asked more questions but don't know what! 

Yes Pam I was diagnosed on my birthday.. well that was an interesting day! 

xxxx

Hi Sheryn, It's so overwhelming when you are first diagnosed and so incredibly scary. I'm sure we have all cried rivers of fear in the lead up to surgery. It does get soooooo much better though. After your surgery you will have to wait between 7-10 days for the pathology to come back and once that has then that is when your treatment plan will be finalised. Those 7 - 10 days will feel like forever but you will get there. Wishing you all the best for Friday. Let us know how you are going. Xx Cath

Hi Sheryn.
It is such a shock at the beginning with everything happening so fast ...and yes most if us are well when diagnosed as the cancer is picked up early.

Have you a pathology result yet from biopsy?

A lumpectomy usually includes radiotherapy as this then gives results much the same as a mastectomy if margins are clear 

Chemotherapy decisions are based on your pathology. So what type of cancer you have. How fast it is growing. If in lymph nodes and it's  size all have bearings on the decision. Sometimes this isn't fully known until after surgery.

You will most likely have a sentinal node biopsy. A dye or radioactive substance will be injected day of surgery near the tumor and the closest nodes to it will be removed for testing for cancer cells. Sometimes the surgeon takes more as they can sometimes tell if nodes have cancer cells by their appearance.

Have you a breast care nurse? If through a public hospital their should be one assigned, ring the reception if where you were seen. If through private I am sure the staff from the practice would have contact details. The breast care nurse can give you some support and advice especially before and after.

Failing that there is this link to find one.

https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx

Anything else you want to know about please just ask. Have you got the My journey kit? You can order a hardcopy on here. It's  free. But you can read some of it online until it arrives.

The link to order it and read about things is below.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/my-journey-kit/

Have you told family or friends. This is a tough journey and it is easier with support from others. It's hard to tell them but such a relief when you do. 

We are here for you.
Kath x

Hi Sheryn
sorry you have joined us but we are all here to support you I was diagnosed November and also right breast I have had surgery in dec and am now 3 weeks in to radiation the waiting is so hard but you will have answers soon and you will find a way to be strong 
plaease keep coming on here for support 
pam xx