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Lillian67
9 years agoMember
So not what I wanted to hear
I went and got my results from surgery today. I've had chemo and then a mastectomy and full clearance. Tests came back showing cancer still in the nodes. On the positive they did have to do a specia...
TonyaM
9 years agoMember
Hi Lillian, goal post moving and disappointment seem to be part n parcel of this crap bc journey.You think the hard yards that you do will pay off and it's gut wrenching when it doesn't. But try to look at it another way- well done little lymph nodes for containing the cancer cells. They did their job.The anti hormone drugs are effective so you will have good protection.Despite a recurrence in 2010,I'm still cancer free 7 years later or 14 years if you count from the first bc.I still get anxious at times but have learnt to accept it and live with it.It takes time to get your confidence back- 2years?? I hope radiation goes smoothly for you and that your positive mojo returns.Big hug.xx