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Bandkh90
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12 years ago

New diagnosis

Today, I have received my diagnosis of Stage 1 Breast Cancer.  This has followed a long, ongoing investigation into a blood test which showed raised Tumour markers CA19.9 which is associated with the stomach, gastro intestinal tract, pancreas and ovaries. The testing I had revealed a cyst on my ovaries and, while I was waiting to hear about treatment for that, my doctor suggested I have a mammogram "just to rule anything else out".  I wasn't expecting they would find a lump, I would have a biopsy and hear that it was indeed cancer, all within 3 days.  Monday morning my life was normal, or at least as normal as it can be when you are feeling generally unwell. Now my treatment has switched from focussing on my ovaries to my breast and I am being seen by a breast surgeon next Tueaday.  I feel nothing!  No fear, no upset, nothing!  This in itself is a bit unusual!  Shouldn't I feel something? Anything?  I am thinking I might be in shock but that doesn't feel right either.  I know I want to see a breast care nurse but I'm not sure why or what she would be able to do for me.  This journey feels like a minefield.  I don't know what questions to ask and feel that if I don't take charge of my health, I might just get swept along with whatever gets organised for me without my having any say or making the best choices for me!  Is there anyone out there who has had similar feelings or experiences.  Help!!! I feel like I'm drowning!

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