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Geenahfb
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7 years ago

Still not sure of diagnosis.

Hi just checking in as a complete newbie.

I am 46 and newly diagnosed last Thursday 10/5......yay me....last time I think a lump is nothing.  Its funny how when you find one how much you convince yourself it’s nothing or just a cyst or fatty tissue.

Ok, so I had FNA which came back non diagnostic with some blood and ductal epithelial cells, which no one knew what it meant so my doctor (lovely man) sends me to a Breast Surgeon in Adelaide.

Down we come, at this stage I am still convinced of my own diagnosis, and in for 3D mammogram and a core biopsy (3 jabs and then a 4th just to sure).  Back to the waiting room to sit patiently and wait.

In to see the doc again and all of a sudden time freezes straight after he starts throwing the ‘C’ word around, WOW so not expecting that, so still not too sure what he said just that we needed to wait for the pathology reports due tomorrow and to go have a bone scan and chest X-ray. Ok.

Since then he rung to say definitely cancer, schedule a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy for 23/5. My body scan was clear so contained in breast.
  • Sorry you're here. I will tag a couple of others that hopefully can help 
    @primek this lady is from your home town
    @soldiercrab has a great intro list that will help 

    Take care
  • Hi @Geenahfb Sorry to hear of your diagnosis to date but glad you have found this site. Still very early days for you and perhaps feeling pretty spun out. I had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy almost a year ago followed by radiation. Once your full pathology comes back you will then have a plan and way forward. Scarey stuff and waiting is hard.  It is as you say "time freezes" and the mind goes numb.  I found it helpful to have support with me in the early discussions and also wrote things down because words and phrases will get thrown around and you will begin to learn a whole new language and get a personal road map for planet BC.  I hope you have been told about and ordered your free Breast Kit from BCNA. It is a wealth of info.  You will find a lot of support here with so many varied outcomes and there will be places you will cross roads with others.  
    In the meantime, take a deep breath, and if looking for general information there is lots here and other reputable sites.  All the best for the 23rd. hugs.