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Kathryniliff
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10 years ago

First Four Days

I was diagnosed with breast cancer four days ago after removal of a lump which tests ( needle extraction of fluid) had come back 'no cancer cells present' .So I did not rush to make an appointment with a breast surgeon to have the lump removed. This was recommended only if I wanted. So now I will have more surgery on the 21st October to ensure the margins of it are removed as well as some lymph nodes and then radiation. Can't remember anything else! Will wait for the following Monday to know more. In limbo.

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  • Cancer07's avatar
    Cancer07
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Kathryn, thinking of you today. Breast Cancer is scary, so many have made the journey, & come out the other end. You will too. I had most agressive grade,with some nodes, & I am an 8 years survivor. Keep thinking positive, the ladies on this blog will inspire you, as they have all of us. Chin up, hugs to you Lorna

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    Cesca
    Member
    10 years ago
    Hi Kathryn Sending you all the best wishes for your follow up surgery tomorrow. It gets a bit easier as the time goes by. My first surgery was 9 September and it seemed like a whirlwind few weeks with my whole life a fog up to then. I am now waiting to see to reconstructive plastic surgeon so we can plan mastectomy and reconstruction as none of my margins were clear after lumpectomy for extensive high grade DCIS. The other important thing is not to be upset that you didn't rush to make the appointment because your actions were based on a biopsy that confirmed no cancer cells. Sending you healing hugs. Cesca
  • gaye_hill_73's avatar
    gaye_hill_73
    Member
    10 years ago

    Love and hugs Kathryn.   I had my op on the 1st of Oct and like so many of the other ladies go 1 step at a time.  I had micromatastaisis in my Sentinel Node, but the next Lymph Node was clear as was my pathology for my cancer lesion that was removed.   The surgeons recommended an appointment with both the Medical Oncology, (Chemo) unit and of course the Radiation Dept.  Well my Appt yesterday re Chemo was great. They recommended no Chemo, but of course still the radiation and some Hormone Therapy.  So next step Radiation Appt on 26th Oct for ? mapping and I will go from there.   Family and close friends are thrilled for me.  

    All the best with your surgery tomorrow my dear and know I will be thinking of you.   xxoo

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    Jennybutter
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Kathryn,  I was recently diagnosed also and had my surgery on Friday, it is a difficult time for you, take it step at a time and remember there is amazing support there for you as I have found. Sending hugs xx

  • Anonymous's avatar
    Anonymous
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    10 years ago

    Hi Kathryn, what a scary ride for you, it is like being in a fog when you are first diagnosed. All the very best for your surgery on the 21st, take care....Trace ??????

  • lrb_03's avatar
    lrb_03
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Kathryn. These first days can be overwhelming. Make sure you have someone with you at all your appointments. They'll take in different things, & probably more than you do. 

    Write down questions as you think of them, and take that list of questions to the appointment to ask. It's also worth asking if you can record the appointment, to listen back to - personal use only. 

    Take care, Lyn

  • Flutter_By's avatar
    Flutter_By
    Member
    10 years ago

    Big hugs Kathryn, I hope it goes well on the 21st. One step at a time chicky, focus on getting thru surgery and recovering from that, then tackle next steps. Xxxx