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Hi all I just guess I need a little support I had and went thru breast cancer back in 1998 had lumpectomy chemo and radiation and have been free since other than a few skin cancers taken care of and went for my yearly mammogram had to go back for ultra sound and now we'd I go for a biopsy but on the left breast this time, am pretty nervous not about the test but the outcome I am a caregiver to my 20 year older than me husband and he's a complete handful and I just hope if it is I am able to do this again I am older too now.

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    Hi sunshine sister

    Welcome to Cancer Chat.

    It is often said here that waiting for tests and results is a stressful time so I can understand how you are feeling. Especially as you are a carer and looking after your husband.

    I hope you receive a response from one of our friendly members soon.

    Best wishes

    Jane

     

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    Good Morning Sunshine Sister = hmm.. the waitng is a drag = welcome here and let me offer you a big hug in your busy day. Now you have this worry on the top!! Lets hope it all turns out clear - its years since the original cancer and maybe this will be a false alarm = well lets hope so!

    all the best = steve xx

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    Thank you Steve xx, that was a nice way to start my day, I am trying my hardest to remain positive. Faith.
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    Hi sunshine sister,

    I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago, I had a lumpectomy, radiotherapy and Tamoxifen for 5 years. 3 years ago I found out the cancer had returned and spread to my collar bone and then a year later tumours were found on my spine. Not cheering you up much am !? BUT I have since had an op to remove the tumours on my spine, an op to remove the tumour in my collar bone area, and am now on my second lot of chemo. If the worst come to the worst be assured you CAN deal with this. Women are strong, do not be afraid to seek assistance from anywhere that is offering it. Contact your local Carers group, recruit friends, relatives and neighbours to help you in any way they can. This is now about you and probably for the first time in your life it should be.  Good luck and try to keep positive.  I know it's hard, I'm living it every day, but I am LIVING it! xxx

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    Dear Pambo, I am so sorry for all you've endured but like u said we are song and can do this it's not something we want or have time for but it is what it is and it's time to just buckle down and do it, I am feeling much more positive since my first post, I actually go this wed the 25th for this biopsy and I am just praying for it not to be anything I can't handle. You said the cancer has spread to your collar bone now your spine god bless you, does this mean it's now bone cancer I am having such pain in my hip back and knee and it always worries me, am waiting for results on my hip and back the knee Mri turned out to be what they called a Bakers cyst and he gave me a shot of cortisone and wow what a difference but the hip is really bothering me so it concerns me alot. But anyway I am praying for your speedy recovery and that there will be no returns if I may ask how old are you? I am 67 OK best wishes to you and thank you for your support.

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