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Diagnosed on Friday the 13th!
Hi Ladies, Its so nice to see/find this online group. My world has literally been turned upside down in the past week. Ive been diagnosed with grade 1 invasive ductal carcinoma ER positive in my left breast. Im having a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node surgery on December 1st and I was given my diagnosis on Friday…
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Butt Naked! (Don't report me !) LOL
They say what happens in Vegas stays in Vegas! and we all know BCNA is our virtual "Vegas" where we won't be judged and we can say it as it is! So here goes.... I've had a rough couple of weeks but someone’s recent post about ‘The healing wonders of nature” and her dancing in the rain took me back to a very recent moment…
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My mum is just not coping with my diagnosis
Hi everyone My 72 yr old mum is just not coping with the news I have breast cancer. She has had an incredibly difficult life and now having to cope with my dad with dementia her outlook on things is generally negative. Even before I knew I had BC whenever I spoke to her and asked how she was she would always say…
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Is this really happening? When do I wake up?
It has been eight days since I found a lump in my breast and my world has not stopped spinning. My GP (breast cancer survivor herself) was on it so fast. Mammogram, ultrasound, core needle biopsy, bone scan, CT scan, positive pathology result confirming breast cancer, package from BCNA and appointment booked with surgeon…
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secondary bc - new journey
Although i read regular blogs have not posted before. In 2012 i had a partial mastectomy, fec and doxi chemo, radio therapy. Over the last couple of months i have been feeling unwell and short of breath. Now i am starting chemo again tomorrow for secondary in my liver and lungs. Not good, but have to fight again. Very…
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Pinktober, Should I hide under the bed?
Welcome to the crazy world that is Pinktober. I have been dealing with this month for 11 years now and 3 of those I have been living with SBC. There is so much that is misguided and misrepresented in this month but there is also so much good that is being done. So many things that need changing and many that just need to…
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Why do I feel like this????
It's been a while since I posted as I wanted to forget the whole cancer experience (I see others feel like this too!). It's now been a year since diagnosis and a mastectomy. Last month I had my first mammogram and ultrasound and it was all clear. So why am I feeling so bl**dy awful??? It seems that since the diagnosis I…
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Breast Cancer Diagnosis Today
Hi All! So today, on my 39th birthday, (yep happy birthday to me) I was told I have breast cancer. A 10mm Invasive Ductal Carcinoma (Grade 3) All of this means not a lot to me. I have seen the specialist and been advised to read the Guide for Women with Early Breast Cancer and talk to others in the assistance of making a…
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The first 24 hours
Was told yesterday that I have breast cancer. I have no idea the type, severity, outcomes or anything until Monday when I see a specialist. All the worse scenarios keep going through my head. Then I try and logic it out and figure statistics should be on my side. It's awful and I'm only 24 hours into my journey. I want to…
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Confused re mammograms
Hi there, I have been reading comments from people with abc who have had new primary cancers found during mammograms. My concern is that the oncologist said that as I now have secondary cancer there was no point in having any more mammograms (had been having them annually since first diagnosis in 2003). Is this a sign that…
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Pre-Admission Day Thoughts
Two appointments this week with the first being my pre-admission with the anaesthetist and hopefully one of the surgical team as I have a number of questions that I am seeking answers for, some my breast care nurse was able to answer, others not. Three hours the letter recommended I set aside for this appointment. Just as…
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Just beginning
Hi everyone i began my journey last wednesday when diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma. Major roller coaster ride i have been on. Operation in Monday:)
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"Bubble of Disbelief"
The ‘bubble of disbelief’ is what I ask my supporters to burst and say ‘tricked ya’ when they ask ‘what can I do to help’. Breast cancer diagnosed just after my 60th birthday in 2012. Right mastectomy and just one chemo treatment which caused complications and I nearly lost my life. As a result, I didn’t proceed with the…