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The “journey” begins.
I was diagnosed with grade 2 IDC ER & PR + Her2- on 19/12. I am 50 years old, married with three teenagers at home, two homeschoolers, one working.
I work as a nurse for NDIS.
Getting the diagnosis just before Christmas was horrific.
So far this has been my plan.
Diagnosed 19/12
Follow up call from GP on 21/12 to see how I was
Nothing happens for a couple of weeks over Christmas/New Year.
Follow up call from GP on 21/12 to see how I was
Nothing happens for a couple of weeks over Christmas/New Year.
Bone scan and dye CT scan 5th Jan ( all clear and no lymph activity)
Surgeons appt Jan 8th.
Surgeons appt Jan 8th.
She was lovely and very respectful ( had sat in on a couple of her operations on my surgical rounds)
She talked me through the process and I felt a lot better after that. She also examined me and noted that the lump that was the issue is not actually the cancer, it’s sitting next to it. I have type D density and very fibrous.
She talked me through the process and I felt a lot better after that. She also examined me and noted that the lump that was the issue is not actually the cancer, it’s sitting next to it. I have type D density and very fibrous.
She mentioned that it’s a tricky one to find and that she’ll need to follow a trail of breadcrumbs. Also mentioned that the cancer is sitting in a DCIS. I can’t find any info on others having that.
Today I get the carbon tracer injected and she said that will attach to the cancer so she can see what to take.
Next Tuesday I get the blue dye injection for the lymph node activity then Wednesday have the surgery.
Nothing happened then everything happened!
All this appt making and phone calls while attending a cricket carnival for my son 4 hours from home.
All this appt making and phone calls while attending a cricket carnival for my son 4 hours from home.
My surgeon recommended this site and I’ve been lurking for a bit but today thought I’d share my story.
I can’t believe this is happening and I’d love it to go away but it won’t and I need to remember how fortunate this happens in our public system.
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- Bummer - is it hot as well as swelling? Can you talk to your Breast Care Nurse? Also, Let your surgeon's office know, too.
I had a small seroma & it absorbed by itself ....
Take care, wishing you the best xx - Boob has decided to swell up and want attention.Have ice pack and Advil but may need to get it drained.Did others have swelling, if so did it settle? I’m day 12 post op.
- That's Terrific news @MrsMorrisey!! We are ALL warriors - just like you ;) xx.
Try not to worry too much about the rads - most of us found that to be the easiest of the procedures ;)
take care xx - Even when some of you are having a crap time you are kind and gracious enough to be happy for me.It gives us hope when we hear positive stories and thankyou for honouring mine.The women on here are such soldiers xxx
- @MrsMorrisey great news . Take care 😘
- Fantastic news @MrsMorrisey
- Great news MrsMorrisey 😀
- Wahoo indeed. So good to read this.
:) - Hi all. If anyone is still reading this thread….
I had my second surgery on Feb 22.This was a better recovery and today saw the BS for follow up and she got clear margins.Cancer is gone!!
Also will not be needing chemo. Double bonus!!
Seeing radiation oncologist soon to see what treatment plan. I wonder if I can avoid that too.Wahoo 😊 - All good @HelenlovesSnoopy
Best wishes to you 😊
