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Clairemrh
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12 years ago

Diagnosis and waiting

In August I developed a breast infection, very strange when my youngest is 8. I went to the Dr. and she referred me for an ultrasound and antibiotics. I went back nearly 3 weeks later for a diagnostic mammaogram that indicated the need for a biopsy. Intially they said I had two small lumps the largest being 5 - 7mm. 

10 days later I was seen by a specialist and referred for a MRI as the combined area of the two lumps was pushing the limit for a partial mastectomy. The MRI revealed that the area for removal was in fact 5cm and that there were 'suspicious areas' in the other breast. I am now awaiting another biopsy.

I just want to move ahead with treatment and start the healing process.

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  • Clairemrh's avatar
    Clairemrh
    Member
    12 years ago

    Thank you so much for taking time to respond. I feel like I am on a roller coaster and have realised just how much control I like in life and this is completely out of my control. 

    Still awaiting an appointment for the right breast biopsy, I know I will need a mastectomy on the left so I know they are gathering the information needed to proceed with a bilateral mastectomy if the right is indeed cancer.

    I thought the family were coping, I have been very honest with the children. I teach at the children's school and was called to the office as my sensitive 10year old needed hugs and reassurance this morning. Hubby is very stressed and it is hard to support him when I feel like I need the support.

    I just have to trust that while the testing is happening the infection isn't running rampant. 

    Reading through various posts I know I am in the company of some very amazing women. 

    Blessings

  • Janey235's avatar
    Janey235
    Member
    12 years ago
    It's certainly a time of waiting on this journey. You seem to wait for everything. When I was diagnosed in December last year I could see this long horrible road stretched out before me and I was so scared but I am amazed at how quickly this year seems to have flown by. I've had a lumpectomy, sentinal node clearance, 6 months of chemo, double mastectomy and reconstruction, still on 3 weekly Herceptin infusions, Femara tablets and daily injections so my journey isn't finished yet, hopefully soon. Apart from a few speedhumps after my big op in September (blood clots in both my lungs) I have come out of the dark tunnel. You will find inner strength and determination and your family will rally around you and support you through. It's not really being brave and courageous, it's what we all have had to do. This network really is wonderful and it literally saved my sanity to "talk" with other lovely women who are so caring and understanding. They have given me a lot of peace of mind. I hope we can now support you on your journey. I wish you wellness. Love Janey xxx
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    TonyaM
    Member
    12 years ago

    I'm sorry to hear it's taking so long for you to get a diagnosis and a plan in place.It must be very frustrating and also scary.The waiting and the not knowing are truly the worst parts of this crap journey.Once you know what you're dealing with you are able to get your head around it and move forward. I guess they have to gather all the information to make the right decision for you.It sounds like your specialist is being very thorough.I've been down the bc path twice.The last time was in 2010 when I had a mastectomy and chemo.I'm now on Tamoxifen.You feel like you are entering a dark tunnel but you do get through it -I'm fine now and enjoying life.We know what you are going through so blog anytime for support,info or to vent.Sending hugs, Tonya xx