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The Journey Begins
Last Monday 30th May, 2016, I attended my first Mammogram after picking up a brochure at the Dr's surgery whilst I was waiting to get my results for blood tests, just doing a checkup to see where my hormone levels were at as I have started Meno. I booked it in after I got home and went along to the bus in Camden. The Radiologist was so nice and she did a few extra scans as Im a bigger girl and she thought it was a good idea... (Im so pleased she did).
On Monday 6th June, I got a call from the Liverpool Breast Screen Clinic to come back in for a follow up. The Breast Screen Nurse was amazing (Sam). She said that something had shown up and they wanted to do a followup Mammogram and ultrasound. Of course this then put the stress levels up.
On Tuesday I went into the Clinic and was pretty much seen straight away... they made me feel less stressed. I first met the other Breast Screen Nurse (Debbie). She explained what was going to happen. Mammogram, Ultrasound and then a Biopsy if needed. I had it done and there "IT" was, 2 spots side by side in my Left breast, I then had the Ultrasound. The Radiologist was also excellent, she made me feel comfortable however nothing was about to stop the tears from flowing as she explained what she was seeing. She explained the size, shape and asked if I had seen dimpling .. (nothing). I check my breast regularly but found nothing.
I then saw the Dr and he was just amazing... I said give it to me straight.. he did... He examined my breasts and then the question ... did you feel anything.. his reply.. NO.. so the Mammogram was it.
I then went for a break for an hour and came back to have the Biopsy... the Dr was great as well as Sam. They warned me that I could end up with a Haematoma and I did.. the 3rd sample hurt but now my poor boob is bruised and red and blue... but it is nothing compared to what it could of been.
I am now waiting for the results to hopefully come back on Tuesday and then the decisions will happen.
Watch this space!
Latest News from 14/6/2016
Today I had my follow up appointment at Liverpool.. what an awesome bunch of girls and Dr's.
Well, It is Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. Stage 2A... no lymph node involvement. 3cm (not as big as they thought) Stellate carcinoma's x 2. Very prominent on the scans... So tomorrow I need to see my GP for a referral to a surgeon and see where I go from here. I have decided tho to have the breast removed and if I can find a surgeon to remove the Right one I am going to do the whole thing with a reconstruction. There is no stuffing around.. i do not want to be going through this again in 5 yrs and wondering if and when it is going to come back... and it is no good saying .. oh it might not. well it will and it does. Im being realistic and with the way my life is (which I enjoy) I dont want to be having these feelings again, ever. My decision, My body.
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yeah .. having bigger boobs can be nice but not when we have to get this crap...
I spoke to hubby last night and said .. what if! and he said it is all good .. I only need one to cuddle... (sick sense of humour). Since turning 50 the body is feeling the pressure.. .. the boobs need an up lift .. but not sure this is the way to go about it.. lol
My release is riding my motorbike .. but the thought is there that i might not be riding for a while but it is my list to ride again.
hugs and love xxx
It should be me offering you my support Cath... and that is what im doing...
where are you having the Op... I gather Campbelltown Public? It is ironic that I used to work there and have Facilitated Nursing Students there... never thought I would be a patient there again after having a Hyster 4 years ago there. Now I could be back in the Cancer Unit as a patient.
Well I wish you all the best and I am here for you as well ..
sending love and wishes xxx
Hi Peggy,
I am going to go there too if this comes back positive tomorrow..
Thanks for the heads up as it had been recommended to me from my GP's secretary...
Hi and thanks..
I was reading the breast care book last night .. and just lay there saying .. this could be me on Tuesday...
I know I often joked about having a Boob lift to bring them back up in stead of sagging around my knees.. but I really didnt want to do it this way..
On Saturday, my hubby and friends went motorbike riding and it was just amazing and I needed to just get out on my bike...
It did take my mind off it for sometime.
Tomorrow will be the day that I either get the all clear or time and life is about to change...
Hi Kathy, welcome to our group. I also did not pick up my bc until too late, as I am busty to sy the least. My breast care nurse advised me that the lobular cancer was very hard to pick up as is squashes down. If not or the nipple disease that appeared, I would have been much further down the track.
Please don't feel bad that you didn't pick it up, it's normal for many of us well endowed girls. Best wishes that you results are manageable.
Sending you a big cuddle, Trace ????????
KathyJane....
Firstly sending a big warm, sparkly hug filled with energy and light. It's so hard in the beginning, finding out so much and having to make decisions will overwhelm u and some days beat u down. Now u will hear this a lot, but it's true, take one day at a time, don't get too far ahead as it's just to hard to breath when u do. Your health is the most important thing now, love yourself and surround yourself with love and good people, u need positive energy and light around u now.
Best wishes Sister, u will b a survivor. Xx
Hi Peggy Sue,
I am so glad that you are doing well and have finished your treatment, not so sure about being under surveillance???? Bwahahahaha - sorry that's just my sense of humour. Nice to know that you are being looked after when treatment has finished. It's good to hear and also very comforting to know that they are good at the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre. Thanks for the best wishes and I also wish you all the best in your post treatment care. Take care. Xx Cath
Hi Socoda,
Your story sounds very similar to mine. I attend the Macarthur Cancer Therapy Centre. They are great, very caring. Wishing you all the best through your treatment.
Regards Linda. x
