Just Diagnosed
Hi to all.
This is my first post. Was just diagnosed last Monday with a invasive ductal carcinoma.
My mind seemed to cope okay at first, then my body decided to fall apart on me. It's been a har...
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Hi Karen,
I was diagnosed 4 weeks ago and can relate to your feelings. Especially the up and down rollercoaster ride of emotions. I was offered a choice between mastectomy or lumpectomy and have had two excisions to my breast and a sentinel node biopsy. I have had a larger tumour than was expected (irregular mucinous) with DCIS in tissue margins. Because margins still aren't clear and (I really didn't have much boob to start with), I'm having a mastectomy next Tuesday. Reconstruction for me would have to be later because just need to get this out, will need chemo and they haven't confirmed yet whether I'll need radiotherapy.
I've found this site to be invaluable for its support and info from some truly inspirational women.
All the best with your discussions over surgery this week. Do something nice for yourself this weekend.
From fellow traveller and another Karen xx