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Thank goodness for mammograms

PJDarlo
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I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer on 23/01/23, following routine mammogram 21/12/22 and core biopsy on 11/01/23. 
Amazingly, I had my wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy on 08/02/23.

I get my results on Monday, so feeling anxious. 
I know my cancer is ER8 and I will need oestrogen lowering medication after all my treatments are finished 

My consultant told me I will need radiotherapy. 
 

My initial HER2 result was inconclusive, so I'm also waiting for my FISH results. 
 

I can't believe in 2 months how much has happened and how much an emotional roller coaster it is. 
 

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    Hi PJDarlo,

    I am sorry to hear that you have had a cancer diagnosis, following a routine mammogram. Did you have any indication that things were awry before you had your mammogram? We really are very fortunate to have these tests available and, although nobody wants a cancer diagnosis, this usually means that we catch it earlier than we would do otherwise.

    Do you know what type of breast cancer you have? It is good news that you can have hormone treatment. You have had a bit of a whirlwind since diagnosis, but will feel better once you get a conclusive result. 

    I shall be thinking of you on Monday and hope that it all goes well.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi PJDarlo,

    I am sorry to hear that you have had a cancer diagnosis, following a routine mammogram. Did you have any indication that things were awry before you had your mammogram? We really are very fortunate to have these tests available and, although nobody wants a cancer diagnosis, this usually means that we catch it earlier than we would do otherwise.

    Do you know what type of breast cancer you have? It is good news that you can have hormone treatment. You have had a bit of a whirlwind since diagnosis, but will feel better once you get a conclusive result. 

    I shall be thinking of you on Monday and hope that it all goes well.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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