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Tumour_with_hum
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14 years ago

My Story

Hi all.

I have high grade invasive ductal carcinoma, pr and er neg  but HER2+.

I've had a lumpectomy (with a second one to get a clear margin), glad of that as I'm quite fond of my breasts! although of course if i was advised otherwise i wouldnt hesitate, lymph nodes removed, 2/18. port in and ready to go.

Well, not sure if I'm so much ready to go, everything was fine up until I got the port in a week ago and have had high anxiety since then,  Not sure if its having a foreign body in me or the realisation that Im am having Chemo. but the anxiety is making me physically ill.

This afternoon I see the oncologist to find out what I'll be having and when I start. I guess the sooner the better. So the hair is now purple and by the end of the week I may just have a mohawk. Gotta have a little fun with it before it goes!  

I've been reading a lot of blogs on here and im glad I have as it looks like im getting a lot of honest info about chemo, no horror stories just useful information which is very helpful in being prepared.

Anyway, lets see what happens this afternoon x

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    Leonie_Moore
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    14 years ago

    Welcome to our Pink Sister site.   I am so glad that you have been getting benefit from the good info on this site.  Yes, chemo is scarey but the other choice is scarey too.  I still have my portacath in (finished chemo early June 2011).  I have it flushed every couple of weeks at a cost of $20 each time.  I would rather being spending $20 on ice creams or something else more yummy but "it is as it is" so I just keep going along.  My specialist think I will be needing it again so I just live with "Penny Portacath".  I love your hair - enjoy the fun and a sense of humour goes a long way even if it makes some people shudder at times.   I had long hair and really enjoyed having the graduated shorter styles.  Then when I had no hair I loved the hats and headgear.  I'm sure you will too and it will be during winter time like I had it.  Best wishes to you XLeonie PS  If you want to keep in touch just ad me as a contact.