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Ashanty88
8 years agoMember
Stress ten fold
Hi all
I was diagnosed two weeks ago with infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The tumour was apparently 1.3cm . It was removed,surgery went well. Got my results two days ago and the tumour removed was 3.1 cm and it was in the sentiniel lymph node , l have to have chemo and radiation . The tumour was hormone positive only and the stress is i am pregnant , having termination today. I have 3 chn , youngest is 14 months . I do not want the baby . i am not in the right frame of mind and my decision is final . i just need some encouragement people, . I am 39 years old DR said i also have pre cancer cells and may have to go on hormoe tablets as well.
I was diagnosed two weeks ago with infiltrating ductal carcinoma. The tumour was apparently 1.3cm . It was removed,surgery went well. Got my results two days ago and the tumour removed was 3.1 cm and it was in the sentiniel lymph node , l have to have chemo and radiation . The tumour was hormone positive only and the stress is i am pregnant , having termination today. I have 3 chn , youngest is 14 months . I do not want the baby . i am not in the right frame of mind and my decision is final . i just need some encouragement people, . I am 39 years old DR said i also have pre cancer cells and may have to go on hormoe tablets as well.
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- SoldierCrabMemberHugs Chipo its been a big day for you...Sign in to react to this post
- ZoffielMemberI'm no help in the healthy diet advice stakes. Glad you are ok XxxSign in to react to this post
- Ashanty88MemberMeant got strength ☺️Sign in to react to this post
- Ashanty88MemberHi beauties
lm alright now all went well. I was 5 weeks preg . I feel ok . I had an angel attend to me , she is a breast cancer survivor herself . She was so caring and not judgemental. I have hot strength from you all and l feel l can look forward to chemo and radiation . I’m going to cut my big Afro hair this week . I have started healthy eating . Any tips on healthy diet. Love you allSign in to react to this post - MollygirlMemberDearest @Chipo, you are in my thoughts tonight. You have a lot to deal with and you absolutely must do what you feel is right for you. We are here for you. Biggest hugs xxooSign in to react to this post
- brightspaceMemberBiggest of huggs my dear
Of course your decision has been thoroughly considered in the light of the therapy you need to undergo.
And a to have WONDERFUL PARTNER
You are strong and brave and a treasure to your family
All the best
Bright in hopeSign in to react to this post - AfraserMemberMost people on this site will support and encourage others to go with their own strong feelings about treatment - to get all the facts of course but then follow your own heart and head. I think the same applies to your pregnancy. You and your husband know your circumstances and feelings best. None of this is anything but hard. Do what you think is best and no regrets. Take care, be very kind to yourself.Sign in to react to this post
- primekMemberBreast cancer is hard enough to deal with.
Having to terminate knowing you never intended another child must be shattering.
Please realise there are people to support you.
The hospital that performs the procedure should have a worker for you to speak to to discuss any ongoing / adjustment issues.
Hopefully you have a breast care nurse to speak to regarding support through treatment. Soldiercrab has provided the link above.
Take care. Kath xSign in to react to this post - TonyaMMemberHi chipo, with so much stress surrounding you,the body goes into survival mode.You’ll do what you have to do to get through this awful time.Ofcourse,you will need lots of support from your husband, family, friends and counsellors.At first the Breast cancer diagnosis seems like a bad dream and then reality sets in and we fear the worst. I’ve had bc twice(2003 and 2010) and I’ve been cancer free and fine for the last 7 yrs.The majority of women WILL be ok,so please take some comfort in that.If you think you need a bc support group, I run one in the Hills area of Sydney. TonyaSign in to react to this post
- onemargieMemberHi there @Chipo sounds like you are very fragile at the moment. It’s totally normal for you to feel the way you are. You have to do what’s best for you. I have heard of women having chemo when they are pregnant and they have got through it but it sounds like you’ve had issues with the previous pregnancy plus having chemo might just be too much for you so I get it. There will be no judgement on here from us. There are lots of lovelies on here with young families going through bc who will give you plenty of advice and support. I hope your husband steps up and takes good care of you too. Once you have a plan of attack it will seem less daunting as you will know exactly what you are dealing with. Please seek the help you need I know you must miss your mum more than ever now too. I’ve lost both my parents so I know what that feels like. . It’s tough but we will be here for you and I hope you have other family and friends to support you as well. Biggest hug Margie xxSign in to react to this post