Sucky Day

It does appear that the confusion was due to macro and micro evidence @primek . Being a newbie to the BC world my surgeon should have realised that I wouldn’t know and perhaps he needs to take this into consideration. He did call me once he knew of my devastation so we’re all on the same page again. 

I knew from  the start from my punch biopsy pathology I would need chemo. It didn't change the devastation that actual conversation had on me and there I was waiting for my heart scan ...with tears pouring down my face. It really makes the whole scary shit of cancer real. Even more than the darn surgery. 
Initial results are macro evidence of cancer...then the next are micro evidence. Perhaps this is where the confusion was. 

@Tracey2800   That totally sucks big time.  Understand how you feel. I got told no rads then they decided for me to have Rads after the 3 surgeries and chemo already this year so bit of a sobbing mess with the surgeon.  I got the phone call four days later from my surgeon himself to say there was a miscommunication between pathologist and Rad Onc and that I didn't need it at all and apologised profusely but I was just  happy with the final decision.   I know you didn't plan for this but just take a deep breath and you will get through this. Thoughts are with you.   hugs  Katie xox

I went through six months chemo best advise I can give you , is drink your 2 litres of water /fluid a day and as much as I dreaded and didn't feel like it go for a walk at least 30 minutes everyday. 

Good luck 

@Tracey2800  I went from thinking I just needed a wide excision and rads to a mastectomy, chemo and rads.  I found that a hell of a blow to my confidence.  However, I was never given misinformation - it was just "this is what we think, but we'll know more later" approach.  I think that you're doing admirably, considering what you've been through.  

Good girl. It’s all such an emotional ride, & you’re naturally going to have down days, but if you can pick yourself back up again & keep kicking its butt you’re going to heal faster. It sounds crazy, but I had so many hilarious moments with other patients & nurses during chemo. Also made a lifetime friend from chemo & now one from radiation ( which I finish on Monday ) 😊🤗

@Tracey2800 
I hear your angst about the news!  
In my predicament I was told I probably don't need chemo so when I went to see the Oncologist he discussed my options.  One was chemo however it was only a 3% improvement so I asked what else is on offer and we went from there. Sometimes at the start we convince ourselves all is good however it is the final pathology and the Oncologist that ultimately determine the path

Not sue if you have been given this booklet so if not here's the link and it is also an opportunity to explore the BCNA website 

https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/treatment/chemotherapy/

Wishing you all the best with your upcoming treatment, Take care

Oh @Doodoo you too! Such a seesaw of emotion. I’ve had so many well wishes who think I’m free and clear, now I have to let them know it’s not quite as good. My sister took the turn around quite hard. 
I woke up this morning and remembered that it could be worse as it is for many lovely ladies. So I’m bringing some perspective back to my thinking and getting on with kicking this to the kerb 💪🏼

My bc nurse told me I didn’t need chemo, so you can imagine my shock as well when I saw my surgeon. I felt devastated. I had excitedly rang all my family to tell them the good news & then had to call them again to tell them the bad news. I feel sick for you but once starting chemo time seemed to fly. Will be thinking of you on 21/12. Hugs.  Keep us in touch with how you’re going xx

Hugs to you @Tracey2800  That's absolutely awful.