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Lillian67
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8 years ago

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 special test to see them as they were 'sparse' but still I'm gutted.
I have been keeping so positive. When I was going through chemo I felt like I Was moving to a goal of getting rid of the cancer and now I'm there and so is it.
Radiation is next and then hormone treatment. When I asked how do we know radiation worked? She said we just have to monitor for symptoms :(
Now the wait for appointment with onc and radiologist.
I feel like I did when I first heard the words 'you have cancer'. I don't want to die. I don't want this to be my life. I don't want to live with this constant fear.
Sorry just having a, this all sucks, moment.
  • It's crappy, it's frustrating,  it's scream worthy . I'm sorry you got that news. Cancer sucks xxx hugs to you 
  • So frustrating. You did everything right and then this. Not fair. Radiation does work . Looking forward to your next results after radiation showing cancer free again Yea!
  • Hey @Lillian67, that's crap with a capital C.  At least you have the radiation still to go,  to get rid of the sparse buggers that are hanging on and they are sparse not prolific. Still crappy, and certainly not what you want to hear. I reckon if I was told that and I had a swear jar I'd be able to build a new house from the contents!!! Big hugs to you lovely Xx 
  • Big hug to you Lillian. Having cancer sucks ,along with all the treatment. All we can do is what we are advised by our medical professionals. I guess the fear will stay with us for some time, but hopefully we will learn to live with it.