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Dizzy Blonde- V confused ER+, PR- and HER2+
Right girlies,
on a positive note. I have just came back from the my post op consiltation. They have removed a 25m tumour and my lymph nodes were clear. So I have stage 1 grade 3 breast cancer.
I'm sure the surgeon said it was estrogen positive receptive cancer. He mentioned that estrogen encouraged the cancer cells to rapidly grow. I'm now confused as he mentioned that I wont need hormone therapy as it doesnt respond well. I thought it was only estrogen negative that didnt. Maybe Iv got my wires crossed but Im sure he said estrogen positive. Confused!!!
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- You will gather all your strength and fight it head on , because this is now the actual journey, and you will get your plan , I wish you all the best . Hugs adean
- I am pleased that at least you have a diagnosis now sweety. You can work from there now Lots of love, Mich xoxoxo
- I am pleased that at least you have a diagnosis now sweety. You can work from there now Lots of love, Mich xoxoxo
- Hi Girlies My breast care nurse has just contacted me and confirmed I have triple negative. Don't know how I feel about that but at least I know. :)
- Hey my Bella, I am so glad you are looking after yourself. Continue to nanna nap as needed, cream your boob as before, eat and drink well and stay away from crowds or people with colds etc. and don't forget to nurture yourself. Have a wonderful time with hubby home for the week. Hope it is a special week. I know from experience the week goes by so fast. Then I don't get to see mine for another 4 weeks........Lots of love always, Mich xoxoxoxoxoxo
- Hey my Bella, I am so glad you are looking after yourself. Continue to nanna nap as needed, cream your boob as before, eat and drink well and stay away from crowds or people with colds etc. and don't forget to nurture yourself. Have a wonderful time with hubby home for the week. Hope it is a special week. I know from experience the week goes by so fast. Then I don't get to see mine for another 4 weeks........Lots of love always, Mich xoxoxoxoxoxo
Hi Bel
Its not like me to be afraid to ask questions but I just sat there like a bloody nodding dog.
Its all so confusing but I'm so happy to chat with the lovely pink ladies :)
Hi Mich
My operation was carried out in Kaleeya hospital in East Fremantle but the majority of my consultations take place in Fremantle. I called my breast care nurse yestereday and she was under the impression it was triple negative, she is going to call and confirm it with me on Monday. I just want to know what I'm up against, I tend to be a tad overzealous and can bombard myself with information. My husband becomes concerned when I'm researching on the internet but I'm a very measured person. I am fully aware that there is alot of conflicting information on the web. I only listen to the experts but like to know what I'm talking about. Does this make sense?
You are such a fabulous support, and Im still behaving myself, as you have advised! Just finished my last Radiation, and still having lots of arvo naps!
Will write soon!
Husband currently on a week off with me
X Bel
Well youre in a better situation than I was with Stage 2, Grade 3, and I am Triple Negative, to confuse you further. I always took my husband so he could absorb info when necessary. The Surgeon was fantastic as she wrote down everything she would be expecting to do. I didnt have clear margins in my nodes, and I had 2 ops just for the node issue. Then I just went with the flow, and I didnt get it all, until after my chemo, and Id had time to calm down and absorb info. I recommend you phone a nurse or doctor with medical questions. I had a breast care nurse I hounded, a community nurse, who gave me support at home for free, the cancer council to begin with when I didnt know who to ring, the surgeon on one occasion (thats another story), the oncologist/rads, (when it was urgent).......ah, for general stuff, side effects, emotions, support and ranting, the BCNA ! (smiling). The only time I suffered was when I let my brain worry and didnt ask some-one. Good luck xx Bel
