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jules01
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Re: Recent diagnosis
Thank you so much @arpie. Excellent tips. The new members article is really useful. I had my CT scan and bone scan today. I found it a little overwhelming. Even though the procedures were straightforward. I think just lying there while those machines do their thing is a bit confronting. Thanks again for the help.6Views0likes0CommentsRecent diagnosis
Hi. I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer last week. The staff at Breastscreen were so lovely and gave me a folder with heaps of information. I didn’t even open it up until yesterday. I just couldn’t bring myself to do so. I have two small grade 1 cancers that were picked up in my routine mammogram. No symptoms so it’s all been a bit of a shock. I’m 50. I started to look at the BCNA website today. And joined My Journey and this forum. Watching the videos and hearing other women’s stories has been very helpful. I have more scans and an MRI this week. My surgery is booked for Feb 22 but I don’t know what type of surgery it will be yet as the surgeon is waiting to see the MRI. And I don’t even know which option I would choose anyway if I have a choice. I don’t know what treatment will come after surgery but chemo is looking unlikely. I just wanted to say hi and I’m here. Thanks.258Views0likes6Comments
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Invasive Lobular Cancer (ILC)
This group is for anyone diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC), which begins in the milk-producing lobules and accounts for around 10% of invasive breast cancers (US statistics). Connect with others, share experiences, and access peer support from people who understand the unique aspects of an ILC diagnosis.