Totally Overwhelming

Hi Lyn

Thanks,  I did ask a number of times prior to my surgery about the sentinel Node however reassured that it was not necessary.  My core biopsies showed DCIS and I guess my surgeon thought he was doing what he knows??  Anyway I'm not overly positive that all will Be clear and expecting an axillary clearance next.  Hope all goes well with you Lyn. 

Sonya xx 

Hi Sonya

Sorry  the news wasn't good today. I was a bit surprised, though, that you didn't have a sentinel node biopsy with the first surgery?

I do get to skip that step, as I know that I'm node positive, so will be going straight to an axillary clearance come surgery time.

Thinking of you

Lyn

Thanks Paula

Unfortunately not good news today.  Have DCIS and they also found invasive cancer.  Need to have mastectomy surgery booked for the 21st July with sentinel node biopsy.  Half expected it,  but still devastated at the news.  One day at a time,  one appointment /surgery at a time.  Hope all is well with you ??

Glad to read your surgery went well. thinking of you as you get your results tomorrow. 

Paula x

Hi Tracey

Thank you for your wise words.  I think that's the hardest for me,  I have always been a planner,  so having no plan is difficult.  However I am trying to do this in little steps,  day by day,  appointment by appointment like you say,  it's a lot easier and tell myself this daily. 

I have found BCNA a tremendous support,  it's encouraging to hear others experiences and their wonderful support. It's like a new little family that actually do understand. 

Your hug was felt,  thank you. 

Sonya x

Hi Lyn

Had my surgery last week,  was very pleased with my surgery and surgeon,  he did a tremendous job. Not like I'd imagined.  Get my results tomorrow,  very anxious not totally positive about results,  more realistic I guess, will be a bonus to receive good news,  ready for the disappointment.  You're spot on about being on the other side,  felt very vulnerable and out of control. I'm trying my best to be a good patient,  it's not easy.  

All the best with your journey,  hope the chemo isn't too harsh,  stay strong,  cry when you feel like it,  have the empathy for yourself that we always afford others. 

Take care,  and let others take care of you too. 

Kind regards 

Sonya x

Hi Upi

Thank you.  I had my surgery last week,  going for my results tomorrow.  It certainly has been a tense couple of months,  waiting is the worse.  Good luck with your own treatment,  hope all goes well.

Sonya x  

Hi Hooper, I hope that you get the support that you need from this network. It is overwhelming to get a diagnosis, it's like being in a fog for a little while until you get your head around it, and that's quite normal. Take your time, and deal with 1 appointment at a time, and it might reduce the big hurdle into 1 little one. Stay in touch with the online network k, as they will give you lots of inspiration along the way. Sending you a cyber cuddle, Tracey B xxxx ??

Hi

Just reading through your post & noticed that you were due for surgery last week. Did it go ahead? How did it go? As yet another nurse ( are we over represented here?), it's so different on the other side, isn't it? 

I, too, am just starting my journey. Following a different path. Started chemo last week, surgery to follow, then probably radiotherapy

thinking of you, take care

Lyn

Hang in there . I was diagnosed  early May and have had two surgeries.  My margins are now clear and working on treatment options. First few weeks are so difficult but it does get better and u will start feeling more in control.  Good luck with the surgery.