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Ros_D's avatar
Ros_D
Member
12 years ago

Bit of a shock

I recently found a lump in my breast. I use to check all the time like you do, but never expected to find anything. I then went and had a mamagram and biopsy. I had DCIS. Further investigation found that it was also in an auxillary lymph node.

I am 40yrs old and no family history of breast cancer.

Everything has gone so fast which is great. My specialist has acted so quickly. Havnt had much time to think which is good.

I chose to have a masectomy not a lumpectomy. I just wanted it gone.

I have also had an auxillay disection. I have been told i have stage 3 breast cancer and am to start chemotheropy soon.

I have been positive through this experience but i must say when your on your own and you see older people, thats what you want. You just want to grow old with your husband and watch your children grow.

I am trying to stay positive. I know by reading other peoples stories will help me through this. My husband has been wonderful.

I just want to say to all those women and men that have faced or are facing cancer my love goes out to you all. Stay strong. Big hug :)

coping

8 Replies

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    Hi Ros,

    It looks like you are finding your way around and have received some warm welcomes already. I hope you continue to gain the extra support during this tough time from the members of the online network.

    If you need a hand finding your way around - just give me a shout.

    ~Daina

  • Ros_D's avatar
    Ros_D
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thank you, yes i beleive its comforting to know that travelling this journey with people like yourself and sharing stories and experiences makes us stronger.

    Your right many people are going through this. Sorry to hear that you have to take this journey.

    Hope all goes well through chemo and yes I beleive we will all be stronger at the end of this. Thank you for your positive thoughts.

    Take care

    xx

  • Ros_D's avatar
    Ros_D
    Member
    12 years ago

    Sorry to hear that you are going through this as well.

    I will be thinking of you next wednesday.

    You are right it is a very treatable disease.

    I know a few women now that have had breast cancer. One friend of mine is in her 28th year of being cancer free and another lady 9 years.

    Like you said once the dust settles you do start to think more positive. Thnak you for your positive words.

    xx

     

  • mgndam1603's avatar
    mgndam1603
    Member
    12 years ago

    Welcome to the site, there are so many wonderful supportive woman on here all at different stages of our cancer and all will to try and assist you.

    Breast Cancer is treatable its not a life sentence anymore and with the help of our family and friends we come out the otherside doing ok.

    Stay in touch and let us know how you are going.

    Donna

     

  • mgndam1603's avatar
    mgndam1603
    Member
    12 years ago

    Welcome to the site, there are so many wonderful supportive woman on here all at different stages of our cancer and all will to try and assist you.

    Breast Cancer is treatable its not a life sentence anymore and with the help of our family and friends we come out the otherside doing ok.

    Stay in touch and let us know how you are going.

    Donna

     

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
    12 years ago

    I'm so sorry that you have to go through this.  It's good to know that you have support because they will make it that little bit easier for you.  I've gone through the whole mastectomy, axillary clearance, fertility clinic stuff like many other people and I'm up to the chemotherapy stage now.  It's good to know that we can go on this journey together and be stronger at the end of it.

    Take care and good luck xxx

  • Silks's avatar
    Silks
    Member
    12 years ago

    My story is quite similar in that I also have no family history, cancer is stage 3 and after my mastectomy my chemo starts next Wednesday. Now that the dust has settled a bit and I have a little more knowledge, I have come to realise that breast cancer is a Very treatable disease.

    In life I have often followed advice I received many years ago... I don't recall who said this to me, but somehow it stuck.  It went like this: How do you eat an elephant?....Mouthful by mouthful!  My best friend, who started her bc journey 4 1/2 yrs ago loved this and quoted it many times. Now that it is my turn I approach this in the same manner. I know we can do this!!!

    Remember that sooo many have good outcomes.

    Have faith, you too are strong  xox

  • Silks's avatar
    Silks
    Member
    12 years ago

    My story is quite similar in that I also have no family history, cancer is stage 3 and after my mastectomy my chemo starts next Wednesday. Now that the dust has settled a bit and I have a little more knowledge, I have come to realise that breast cancer is a Very treatable disease.

    In life I have often followed advice I received many years ago... I don't recall who said this to me, but somehow it stuck.  It went like this: How do you eat an elephant?....Mouthful by mouthful!  My best friend, who started her bc journey 4 1/2 yrs ago loved this and quoted it many times. Now that it is my turn I approach this in the same manner. I know we can do this!!!

    Remember that sooo many have good outcomes.

    Have faith, you too are strong  xox