Newbie - not the 2024 I was hoping for!
I was diagnosed just before Christmas 2023 with invasive lobular cancer - a journey that just keeps unfolding. Initial diagnosis scans showed the ILC was 3.3 cm, then MRI 6 cm and the pathology results ended up at 7 cm and another 1 cm LCIS spot in a totally different area. I had two surgeries- a mastectomy and a positive sentinel node, followed with an axilla clearance. I have some cording post surgery which physio is working on. Next week, I start chemo (AC and then Pacilitaxel) followed by radiation and then endocrine treatment. Not what I was hoping for the year I turn the big 5-0. I really appreciate reading other’s experiences, and the Q&As available here.
New DCIS diagnosis in Brisbane
Hi all, I've had two lumpectomies now for DCIS, which was caught in a routine mammogram/ultrasound. I'm waiting for the final pathology results from the last op and will then move on to radiation therapy. I'm wondering what the wait times are like in the public system (probably RBH). My mum is worried I'll be waiting too long but the cost from the private surgeries/pathology/screening/anaesthetics etc. was around $5K before rebates. Does anyone have an idea of how long I'll wait and if that wait will be okay?Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) - Radiotherapy for left sided breast cancer
Deep Inspiration Breath Hold (DIBH) - Radiotherapy for left sided breast cancer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yEKFoHT-4DE The radiation oncologist and the intern took the time to look into, discuss and understand my medical history, then explained their treatment plan for me. I was given illustrated booklets and the link above to prepare myself. Every treatment for BC has frightening risks/side effects, but I am grateful to be fully informed and able to process the information gradually, rather than stressing about 'the unknown", which is far worse. Thumbs up for public health radiation oncology - so far.