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Hello. My name is Jenny and I live on the NSW/Vic Border. I have gone to post in here a couple of times but backed out. Denial maybe? On Wednesday I was officially given the diagnosis of BC. I hav...
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Just got back from surgeons appointment. 1 week after surgery.
Have taken all of your wonderful advice, was taking notes and got copies of reports,
Tumour type. Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, solid type
Size 41mm x 39mm 37 mm with clear margins
Grade 3
Lymph nodes involved - negative
Stage. ( don't know how to read this and forgot to ask) (AJCC/UICC): I1A (pT2, pN0, Mx) Does anyone know what this means?
Ki-67 : Strong nuclear staining of 30% of tumour cells. (this is where he suspects I will need chemo)
HER2 IHC: Negative
HER2 DISH; Pending
Back to surgeon again next Wednesday to check wounds and results for HER2 DISH.
I have to have bone scan and heart scan before referral to oncologist.
All in all I feel good. You beautiful Ladies have helped me prepare mentally. Boob not as sore today. I didn't got to work today after spending 4 hours at work on Monday and ending up with huge pain just from book bouncing around walking around the office. Feel more normal today. Plan on spending whole day at work on Friday.
It feels good to know that they got the whole tumour and positive that the nodes were negative. Hopefully no more surgery!
I've already ordered 2 scarves for hair loss (yes my anxiety always has me preparing for the worst) and now the waiting game starts until I meet my oncologist.
It really makes a difference having copies of reports, even though I don't understand a lot of it, because I feel like I am included and have some control.