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Sunshine1
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14 years ago

Not what i expected

I had my hookwire, cancer tissue and lymph nodes removed last Friday. Op went well, was feeling positive about it all. Had my first app with Dr on Tues to be told that there is pre cancerous cells in my tissue. My smile went form up to down! He has now said that i might need a masectomy and chemo..oh, my heart just dropped :(  I know it will be for the best, but wow what a roller coaster! I am to see him again for final results next Tues, and hope for a treatment plan to get this started and head to the finish line!! The waiting is the worst time i think.... so chin up, looking forward. Will keep posted. Til then, thanks for being here, Donna xoxo

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  • LeanneI's avatar
    LeanneI
    Member
    14 years ago

    Hi Donna - gee the rollercoaster always seems to take different turns doesn't it. Just when we think we are heading in one direction just a small turn sends you in a different direction - sometimes slowly up and other times flying down faster than you can imagine.

    Best thing to do is hold on tight, remember there are many on the rollercoaster with you. Scream when you need to, laugh when you can and remember the ride does end. Sometimes a long ride, sometimes not so long.

    Keep us on the ride with you and use us as your safety bar!

    Good luck for Tuesday.

    Love Leanne

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    Sunshine1
    Member
    14 years ago

    Thanks again for your insight and positive thoughts. It really does help me get through this. My partner took me to Montville for lunch yesterday, so that was a lovely distraction. He is my rock, and i am so lucky to have him. xoxo

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    TonyaM
    Member
    14 years ago

    Sorry to hear your news.This breast cancer ride never seems to run smoothly and once you are on it you can't predict which direction it'll go.Just keep busy till next Tuesday and try not to think too far ahead.The waiting is cruel but no amount of worrying will change Tuesday's results.If your lymph nodes are clear and,depending on cancer type,you might not need to have chemo.I didn't have it with my first bout of breast cancer back in 2003.But I think we women are pretty amazing  -just give us a few days  to get our head around bad news and we'll come out ready to battle.Let us know how you go Tuesday.

                                  Tonya xx

  • Leonie_Moore's avatar
    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    14 years ago

    Sending you more hugs.....the waiting is the hardest but once you have the plan you will definately feel more in control.  XLeonie

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    Leonie_Moore
    Member
    14 years ago

    Sending you more hugs.....the waiting is the hardest but once you have the plan you will definately feel more in control.  XLeonie

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    strawberryk
    Member
    14 years ago

    sorry to hear about your diagnosis, it is not easy when there is no choice, felt the same when i was told with my second diagnosis, as i did not have a choice either, so had a full masectomy and diep flap surgery in October last year and am now going through chemo and herceptin. Hope your journey is not to rough, thinking of you, let us know how you go with your results, sent with hugs, Kerri