starting my 'journey'

hi all

I went to see the doctor today re the biopsy result and I was informed that I need to go back to have more tissue taken out and it looks like I might need chemo but all will be confirmed following the surgery on Monday next week and the result of the test. So we go back to where I was last week. I am thinking that if I have to do another one, after Monday, for more tissue to be taken out that I will opt for a mastectomy. I just don't want to keep going back again again to be 'sliced' slowly and I want the peace of mind. 

Is this common?

If any of you have been through a similar condition to mine what was your option and what was the result?

 

thanks for your help.

Katia

Thank you all for the support. I'll update you tomorrow following my appt

All the best for Thursday and onwards, don't forget that you don't have to "travel" alone...

I had a lumpectomy, radio & chemo 10 yrs ago....still on med but happy to be here!

Norma

 

All the best for Thursday and onwards, don't forget that you don't have to "travel" alone...

I had a lumpectomy, radio & chemo 10 yrs ago....still on med but happy to be here!

Norma

 

I wish you very well with your results - that's the scariest part I think. Once you know what you're dealing with it seems easier to move forward.

I also found it easier if people knew, you don't have to give them all the details but just knwoing seems to help people to help you. Your choice of course.

much love

magicmum

I wish you very well with your results - that's the scariest part I think. Once you know what you're dealing with it seems easier to move forward.

I also found it easier if people knew, you don't have to give them all the details but just knwoing seems to help people to help you. Your choice of course.

much love

magicmum

Thank you all for the support. It's great to talk to someone who had similar experience. It's different than talking to my family as I try to be strong and not let them worry. I act as it's not bothering me much. I'm off work this week but I'll be back to work on Monday to face my colleagues as I have left suddenly without explanation except to my boss who's been very supportive but I gave him permission to tell team members so it should be easier to face their queries and support.

Thank you all for the support. It's great to talk to someone who had similar experience. It's different than talking to my family as I try to be strong and not let them worry. I act as it's not bothering me much. I'm off work this week but I'll be back to work on Monday to face my colleagues as I have left suddenly without explanation except to my boss who's been very supportive but I gave him permission to tell team members so it should be easier to face their queries and support.

Just wanted to say welcome, we all understand the waiting is hard. Best of luck for Thursday. Let us know how you go. Deanne xxx

Hi Chris Thank you for the quick reply. I can't sleep because I'm dreading the test results even though the doctor assured me after the surgery that they would be okay. He said that I'll need 5 weeks radiation 5 days per week and hormone treatment for 5 years but he'll be able to tell me more after the results come in. I know from research that the survival rate is good but there is always doubt and the uncertainty that I may develop more lumps. I guess I am lucky that my condition is treatable with radiation and that I don't have to go through chemotherapy.