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The news I hadn't wanted
Went back to Drs today. Not good results unfortunately. The mass was much bigger then he had anticipated which I knew. Scans had shown 27mm and on the day he thought 60mm so took that. However the results show the margins weren't clear of cancer so more has to go. On top of that he had thought lymph nodes were clear also. He took 3 nodes and unfortunately all 3 had cancer cells. So looks like a bigger battle then anticipated. I am going in for a full mastectomy on Monday. He will take all the lymph nodes also.
Hoping to god it hasn't travelled elsewhere. At this point it's now Stage 2. I am having a bone scan tomorrow and a CT chest/abdo to see if anywhere else.
From here we have to see what I need. Will definitely still be looking at radiation and chemo may now be a bigger possibility.
To say I'm devastated is an understatement. Definitely not a path I thought I'd be on 3 weeks ago.
Now I have a fight that I have to win.
Its been a tough day.
Its been a tough day.
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- My thoughts are with you with what we all know and understand to be an anxious almost terrifying time awaiting results and more surgery. We are here to listen and provide any support we can. Be sure to be in touch with your breast care nurse. Kath x
- I am sorry that your news wasn't what you had hoped for :/ I too had to have a re excision 3 weeks after my first lumpectomy to get clear margins.....my invasive tumour was 7cm (hormone receptive, Grade 2 , Stage 3, I was positive in the nodes (4) (they tested them while I was under and removed them along with 20 more with the first lumpectomy) then chemo, then bi lateral mastectomy, then radiation (just finished 27/10....It all happens so quickly, your head is in a spin....the mastectomy was no where near what I had prepared myself for.....all my scans have come back clear.....hoping your scans do too! ......again take your time....rest....rest......rest. Do your excercises.....let yourself cry.......BREATHE ......you've got this and we've got your back <3
- I had all my scans, bone etc, before surgery. They also thought no lymph nodes involved but they were wrong and I had to go back for a second surgery too. All gone the second time and then you move on for chemo etc. At least they work hard to get to the bottom of it and don't give up. You hang in there. <3
- So sorry, Shaylee - I hope the scans come back clear. It has been a tough day for you, but what you say at the end is right - the fight starts here. You will do it - we do it because we must. Sending you big hugs and best wishes for your scan results. xx Michelle
- Tough day is an understatement!!! So sorry to hear. Fingers crossed for the scans. Wishing you all the best. Xx
- I hope the support we have all found here can help you through this Shaylls, Keep your head high, this is all just a speed hump. You'll get through this. Best Wishes ~D~
- Shaylls, so sorry to hear of the news so far for you. It becomes almost surreal doesn't it? as it all happens so quickly, seems to go from nothing to complete chaos. I think the not knowing is the worst, I found for myself once I knew all results and the complexity of the whole thing, I then could understand what my treatment plan was going to be and why. None of it easy...wishing you good results for full body scan. I had that done last July after I had a recurrence in my left breast, it was Stage 3 Aggressive. It does sound like you will have Chemo and Rads based on what youve said this far, all I can say having traveled this road for 5yrs and gone through it twice is take a day at a time...Hugs, we are all here listening and wanting to help in any way we can. Hugs Melinda xo
- Oh Shaylee, I am so sorry you have received this news! I know a little of how you feel. My tumour was originally thought to be 3cm on mammogram/ultrasound, but my surgeon sent me for an mri which showed it was actually 9cm tumour in left breast! they also thought on mri I had cancer in right breast and an abnormal lymph node under left arm. I was sent for a full body bonescan and ct chest/abdo/pelvis. These showed spots on both lungs! It is so scary! Thankfully they have now excluded cancer in right breast and the lymph node that looked bad, the lungs they're not 100% sure but think it's probably OK. The waiting while they gathered their info was frustrating because I just wanted it out! But now I am having chemo before surgery and am now at peace with that decision. All I can say is you are in really good hands. There are fantastic results for breast cancer treatment nowadays. Try not to focus on the scary things that you can't control, and focus instead on all the small wins. Big hugs to you and I hope tomorrow is a much better day. Kate x
- A tough day is an understatement. sorry that the news was not as you had wished. None of us want to be in this club but know that the scans will help with the treatment plan.
Sending you big hugs x - I'm so sorry to hear your news Shaylls. You must feel completely overwhelmed at the moment. There is nothing easy about this journey and all you can do is put your trust in the hands of your medical team. You will be a strong fighter and we are all here to support you. Please let us know how you are going. Sending you a hug and positive thoughts for a good outcome from your scans. Jane x
