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Ali_h78
Member
9 years ago

Love, Hope, Fight

I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on Thursday 23rd June 2016.  I had a fibroadenoma since I was 19, so I didn't have any new lump - but the cancer has grown under the fibroadenoma.  I'm 38 years old.

The cancer has spread to my lymph nodes.

I have had a CT scan of the chest, abdo and pelvis - this was clear.  I had a bone scan yesterday and just found out that's all clear too!

I see my oncologist on Friday.  I am having chemotherapy right away (neo-adjuvant).  My tumour is 4cm.

I am currently staying with my parents.  I moved just over a year ago to support them through some challenges. We lost my brother last June, to suicide after a battle with bipolar disorder.  He was my best mate.  My Mum has had breast cancer - twice, once in each breast.  She was told she's cancer free a few months ago.  I had just started looking at flats of my own when my cancer diagnosis came.  Talk about life throwing some curve balls!

I also have found that since the biopsy, I've got some burning pains in my breast - what I imagine it feels like to be stabbed with a hot knitting needle. 

I'm keen to get chemo started...am I crazy?!  I just want to start fighting this monster!

 

 

6 Replies

  • Brenda5's avatar
    Brenda5
    Member
    9 years ago

    Way to go mum! Congrats on being bc free.

    You are made of the same strong stuff as your mum and you will adapt and do fine. Chemo is good treatment but the best thing I did upon diagnosis was to go off the contraceptive pill. The doctor said the oestrogen in it was feeding the cancer so bang! Starve you little XXXX! Well wishes for you on your treatment.

  • socoda's avatar
    socoda
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi Ali_H78,  Sorry to hear you've been diagnosed. Gosh your family have had a tough time of it. Good to hear that your bones, abdo and pelvis were all clear - that's excellent.

    I don't think you're crazy at all to want to get chemo started. The sooner you get started the sooner you finish and get back to flat hunting!!!! That's certainly something to look forward to, but it's also good that you are currently staying with your parents so that you can have some support at home.

    Congrats to your mum for being cancer free - she will certainly be able to understand your treatments.

    If you do have any questions that you want to ask that you don't feel comfortable chatting to your mum about feel free to ask as you will always find wonderful support and answers from the ladies on this site.

    Hope your treatment goes well, take care Xx Cath

  • gurneys's avatar
    gurneys
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi

    Sorry for your diagnosis and no, you are not crazy. First thing I said to my doctor was "cut it out. Now!" And yes, that pain after biopsy is normal. I sometimes thought it was an imaginary pain because I now knew the cancer was there but it was a biopsy side effect.

    Life loves throwing us those curve balls and sometimes they seem to come all at once. Just remember we are here to offer support in any way we can.

    Hugs and best of luck

    Sherril

     

  • rowdy's avatar
    rowdy
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi welcome to the site, you have had some tough times. 

    Good luck with your treatment, good to hear your mum is clear

     

  • primek's avatar
    primek
    Member
    9 years ago

    Hi and sorry to havw to welcome you to this group knowing you hafe been duagnosed.

    Eanting chemo is not crazy at all  I was keen on surgery and keen on chemo...just wanted the bitch gone. Your family certainly has had a lot to deal with. Draw each other close. I wish you a stress free recovery...as much as it can be. I too had those burning pains after biopsy..it does stop.

    Take care. Kath x

  • jjshep's avatar
    jjshep
    Member
    9 years ago

    Wishing you all the best in your fight with this monster. Stay positive as much as you can. I had a mastectomy 30 years ago.

    julie