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Newly Told I Have Cancer. Waiting for further results of Biopsy

Angie2210
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I was just told the other day that my biopsy had come back positive for Nasal Cancer I know it's not too common through googling.about 600 cases a year. Just wondering how long my wait might be for the further testing results to come back and any coping skills for handling anxiety. First time ever on a forum. 

  • Online in reply to Angie2210

    Hi Angie,

    It's amazing what we can do, when there are no alternatives. Many of us find hidden depths that we never knew we had. It will be a long journey, but don't look at the big picture. Take things day by day, or even hour by hour when necessary. You'll be astounded by how time will fly by.

    Please let us know what the MDT decide after Monday's meeting. 

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Jolamine 

    You are so right. I will definitely let you know once I find out. It's good to have someone to talk to. 

    Kind regards 

    Angie xx

  • Online in reply to Angie2210

    Hi Angie,

    I hope that you hear about the next steps soon and can start to move on. It is so much easier to cope with when you're moving towards a resolution, instead of waiting in limbo. I am here most days and am happy to talk any time.

    Jolamine xx

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    Hi Jolamine

    Thats the wheels in motion. The meeting happened today and my case was forwarded to the maxfacial prosthetic technician/nurse. 

    She spent a good time on the phone explaining that I would wake up after the operation with a "profile nose" which could be done by me going down for an appointment or as late as preoperation. They use my scans. Etc. Then they wait for my operation to settle and I  get my new nose which will look realistic matching my skin colour and face. I have watched a few videos of people who have a prosthetic nose after cancer and they look great. 

    My emotions are up and down. Thinking can they save my nose and not doing so! Just craziness. I suppose thats normal feelings. Then I think of the pain and the cancer spreading further and I know this is the only option. 

    I feel exhausted. I need to rest. Thank you kindly for your support. I hope you are well. 

    Kind regards 

    Angie xx

  • Online in reply to Angie2210

    Hi Angie,

    I expect that the "profile nose" is a temporary fix until everything heals. With breast cancer, we get "a softie" until the breast is healed and we can wear a prosthetic. I agree that the prosthetic noses I have seen all look very realistic.

    It is only natural to want to save your nose, but when this can't be done without the cancer possibly spreading, what choice do you have? I felt like this about my breasts at first, but had to go with my surgeon's recommendations. I have been very fortunate in that this has so far given me an additional 16 years. In this time, I have seen my children grow up, leave school, go to university, graduate, find gainful employment, fall in love, marry and provide me with 2 beautiful granddaughters. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer before I was diagnosed and never thought that I'd be lucky enough to see so many of their milestones!

    I am glad to hear that you are closer to having a plan in place. Have you been given a timeline for this to start? It will be a long and challenging journey during which you will find hidden depths, which you never knew you had. Please continue to keep us abreast of your journey and remember that we are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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