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Pammy46
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9 years ago

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Hi gang
what a roller coaster this journey is started off diagnosed 1 tumour..tubular final results yesterday 3 tumours 1 5mm 1 8mm and 1 12mm grade 1 DCIS no lymph node or surrounding tissue invasions so no chemo!! 99.9% positive to ER so having my ovaries removed after my 5 weeks of radiation medical oncologist thought this was the best outcome as I am 46 and def done having more kids today is a good day x

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  • melclarity's avatar
    melclarity
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    9 years ago
    Pammy that makes sense actually! Chemo threw me into menopause and now im on Arimidex uuugh. Id sooner have my ovaries out to be honest! Yes the emotions omg and theyll be up and down but youll do great x
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    Pammy46
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    9 years ago
    Hi Deanne 
    thank you for the tip on calcium and magnesium x
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    Pammy46
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    9 years ago
    Hi Melinda 
    i know one day crying the next happy never have I had so many emotions until I was diagnosed 
    I asked the medical oncologist whether ovaries removal was an option as I just didn't understand why I had to be on a tablet for so many years to try and block the estrogen 
    when they could just take the producer of my estrogen out 
    she agreed and said it was a good option so out they come 
    I know it will mean all the joys of menopause but I am ready for that x
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    melclarity
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    9 years ago
    Pammy!!! Wonderful Wonderful!!!! Its sooooo super early your diagnosis what a relief!!! Yay!!!!! goodness me!!!! Youve so got this and youre going to be OK!  Im also ER+ but been no mention of having to remove my Ovaries however. Hugs Melinda xo
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    Deanne
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    9 years ago
    Hi Pammy,
    Wonderful news that you won't need chemo. I had my ovaries out at 49 due to my bc. It was keyhole surgery and recovery was fast. Cannot even see the tiny scars now!
    I have had issues with bone density though due to the lack of estrogen. Something to just be aware of. Weightbearing exercise (I do weights now) and good calcium, Vit D and Vit K levels are important. Also magnesium helps too. Take care. Deanne xxx
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    primek
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    9 years ago
    A lot happening for you. Good news on no need for chemo.
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    Share
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    9 years ago

    Hi Pammy,

    A little win for you after the initial shock. I am sure that you are breathing a sigh of relief.

    All the best with your treatment and the next steps ...

    I also had my ovaries removed at the age of 43 - decided I needed them gone more than I needed them as we too had completed our family (was gently told to not consider having anymore following initial bc diagnosis).

    Sheryl xxx 


  • kayvie's avatar
    kayvie
    Member
    9 years ago
    Great news for you Pammy - you must be relieved! All the best with the treatment plan that has now been laid out for you.
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    iserbrown
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    9 years ago
    Woo hoo now you're on your way to a new you and eventually the words we all look forward to " all clear!"  Good luck with treatment. Take care xx 
  • socoda's avatar
    socoda
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    9 years ago
    YAYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!! Pammy that is fantastic news. Congratulations. What a relief for you. Big hug. Xx Cath