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Here I go again
Well here I go. New here even though I joined in February 2014 when I was first diagnosed with BC. I wanted to hide away & not be associated with or communicate with all you lovely people as I knew nothing about BC so thought it would just go away & all would turn out ok! How very silly of me. I felt like a fraud if I went to comment as I only had two tiny lumps. So after I had a lumpectomy (WLE) & all my lymph nodes removed I renigued on radiation & hormone treatment. I decided as they were saying tiny I believed they were (the Drs) being redical. So I went along my way merrily just going to PA hospital whenever they requested me for U/S, Mamo etc. This went on for four years! I had made the right decision! Bam one night I felt a lump, VERY palpable this time high on my chest wall. Long story -short , 13mm Grade 3 invasive mucinous carcinoma ER strongly positive PR weakly positive, HER2 SISH positive close margin 0.1 mm from inferior. Advised it was a very aggressive tumor. My first reaction was do same as last time ignor it. But alas after 2 days or discussion with my two daughters decided I needed to take this serious this time. To say I am mortified is an understatement as I see from comments on this site it is a common reaction. So I say without fear or favour I join this active group with a heavy but hopeful heart for some advice & comfort which I probably should have four years ago. On a happier note my youngest granddaughter is getting married on 5th May 9 days time so I asked to have re-excision done after this so am booked in for 14th may to begin this journey once again. - clear
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- What radiant photos, beautiful open smiling faces! Quite the tonic @Dawnc, you must be very proud. K xox
- Xxx
- Beautiful photos dawnc,
to write and post here
try this either write first or after posting a photo hit the enter button and it should go down a line for you to write before you post - Beautiful photos . The happiness shines in your faces. Now get stuck into your treatment. We're all behind you , going through treatments of our own, or finished and offering support. Keep in touch. We all hold hands together here. XXXX
- @Dawnc fabulous pics - hope u had an amazing day.
- Hi Dawn, one positive in your situation is that apparently mucinous tumours are somewhat less likely to metastasise to other parts of the body. Mine was mucinous too and that's what I was told. Although it was still aggressive like yours and I needed chemo. It's tough but you'll get through this. Good luck and enjoy the wedding.
- Me & Leigha. Sorry I dont know how to post a photo AND add writing will learn as I go along. I think I should write first then add picture? maybe someone can advise thanks.
- They make a beautiful couple and your granddaughter's smile says it all @Dawnc
Wishing you all the best for 14th, you know we are here if you need us. Jane x - The wedding was awesome had the most memorable day ever! Hope its ok tp post a pic of my gorgeous granddaughter & her now husband. Wed on 5th May just past. Now gives me something to look forward to - Great grand children! Thank you all for your lovely words of encouragement.
