Newly diagnosed grade 2 IDC

Thanks Chris for your support. I too am ER & Pr positive. Feeling quite angry at the moment as I have to wait until 27/08/13 for first appointment with the surgeon. Glad to hear that you are nearing the end of your tunnel. Adrianne

Hi Mich, Back from GP visit, we're she rang hospital to find out when my appointment with surgeon was to be. They gave a date of 27/08/13. Doc is trying to get me seen earlier. I am not very happy about this at all. What sort of wait times did you experience? Adrianne

Hi Adrianne, at 52 I was diagnosed with a grade 3 invasive ductal cancer of the right breast. This was 21mm with no nodes involved ( 10 removed ). That was 2.5 years ago and I have completed chemo, bilateral mastectomy, and now reconstruction, and am currently on Femara due to it being ER+ and PR+. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I am doing really well. This is an awful time for you, but ask lots of questions, and read lots of info. I too can recommend the book that Mich read by Professor Boyages. It is written in a very easy format to follow with lots of analogies that make sense. If possible try and take someone with you to your appointments. Having a second set of ears, and a note pad and pen is really helpful. When you are still shell shocked, it is hard to remember everything that is said. Good luck with your appointments today, and please know that you can come on here and ask anything at all. We are all here to support each other. Love Chris xx

Hi Adrianne, at 52 I was diagnosed with a grade 3 invasive ductal cancer of the right breast. This was 21mm with no nodes involved ( 10 removed ). That was 2.5 years ago and I have completed chemo, bilateral mastectomy, and now reconstruction, and am currently on Femara due to it being ER+ and PR+. There is a light at the end of the tunnel, and I am doing really well. This is an awful time for you, but ask lots of questions, and read lots of info. I too can recommend the book that Mich read by Professor Boyages. It is written in a very easy format to follow with lots of analogies that make sense. If possible try and take someone with you to your appointments. Having a second set of ears, and a note pad and pen is really helpful. When you are still shell shocked, it is hard to remember everything that is said. Good luck with your appointments today, and please know that you can come on here and ask anything at all. We are all here to support each other. Love Chris xx

Hi VivW, thanks for your reply & advice. I have been reading lots & have ordered the kit from BCNA. I will have to find out the name of my breast care nurse. Must head of to GP appointment now. Take care of you. Regards Adrianne

Hello Deanne & thanks for your support. I will add you to my list of contacts. I also have DCIS in my left breast. Seeing my GP today & hopefully will know when I get to see the surgeon. Take care of you. Regards Adrianne

I am so sorry that you are facing this situation. It is a really difficult and emotional time but I hope that connecting with others who are going through this gives you the support you need to get through everything.

So welcome and know that we are here to help in anyway we can.

I am 47 and was diagnosed with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my left breast on 13 May this year. I also had an area with DCIS in the same breast. It does get easier once you have had surgery and get all the results that help determine what further treatment you may need. Once you have your treatment plan you feel a bit more in control and things move fairly quickly. I found it helped me at the beginning to keep busy while waiting for results etc. Keep an open mind as you don't know what is ahead just yet. It may not be too bad. Hope for the best but know that you will cope with whatever you have to, we all do.

You can add me as a contact if you want and feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way. Hope the next couple of weeks go quickly for you. Do you have family/friend support to help with caring for your son? My children are pretty much grown up but have given me lots of reasons to keep positive through-out this ordeal. It is a great distraction to feel needed as a Mum. As my daughter has said to me, despite the physical changes I have from treatment, I'm still just Mum to her. My 4 year old neice has kept me supplied with lots of artwork to help me feel better!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you and hoping everything goes as well as it can.

xxxxooooDeanne

 

I am so sorry that you are facing this situation. It is a really difficult and emotional time but I hope that connecting with others who are going through this gives you the support you need to get through everything.

So welcome and know that we are here to help in anyway we can.

I am 47 and was diagnosed with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in my left breast on 13 May this year. I also had an area with DCIS in the same breast. It does get easier once you have had surgery and get all the results that help determine what further treatment you may need. Once you have your treatment plan you feel a bit more in control and things move fairly quickly. I found it helped me at the beginning to keep busy while waiting for results etc. Keep an open mind as you don't know what is ahead just yet. It may not be too bad. Hope for the best but know that you will cope with whatever you have to, we all do.

You can add me as a contact if you want and feel free to ask any questions that you may have along the way. Hope the next couple of weeks go quickly for you. Do you have family/friend support to help with caring for your son? My children are pretty much grown up but have given me lots of reasons to keep positive through-out this ordeal. It is a great distraction to feel needed as a Mum. As my daughter has said to me, despite the physical changes I have from treatment, I'm still just Mum to her. My 4 year old neice has kept me supplied with lots of artwork to help me feel better!

Keeping my fingers crossed for you and hoping everything goes as well as it can.

xxxxooooDeanne