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Hallo all      I have just been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer which is oestrogen led and HER2 positive I am awaiting results next week after having surgery to remove the lump and some lymph nodes. I have had major heart surgery a few years ago and dealing with that also I am type 2 diabetic I feel I have been dealt a short straw having 3 things to kill me I was diagnosed Xmas eve and tests New Year's Eve and treated and surgery all in the course of two weeks which is superb but feel very knocked for six and some days not able to deal with it feel life sucks at mo but have a very supportive husband and amazing friends trying to feel positive of the next stage of the journey and find the days drag waiting for the pathology report had the surgery on 5th Jan so still sore and very tired my daughter gave me a very good way for me anyway which helps each major turning point I have a label for each milestone and post it in a box close the lid and move on to the next one it is helping me to  deal with  it  the next label is no painkillers and then results and way forward maybe this can help you others suffering this horrible nightmare

 

 

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    Hi raynera1949

    Welcome to Cancer Chat.

    Thank you for sharing the method you use to move on from each milestone you pass on your way through breast cancer treatment.

    It's very kind of you to pass this idea on to others who might find it helps them too.

    Waiting for results can be a stressful time so please come and chat whenever you feel it might help to share your feelings.

    Best wishes,

    Jane

     

     

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    Hi there, I was the same as you diagnosed on 18 December 2006 with stage 2 breast cancer, HER2 positive, my daughter was only 6 months old.  Had my chemo, radiotherapy and had a lumpectomy, also lymph nodes removed.  I then went onto Hercepin for a year.  Unfortunately for me 5 years ago, I found out that I had secondary breast cancer in some bones in my back localised, so have been back on Herceptin and Denosomb ever since.  I have a mammogram done before christmas each year which has been clear, and I have a PET scan done annually, just had one done last week and again it shows no new spread and the secondary bone cancer has actually healed with new bone growth!  I feel so happy!  I am now in my 10th year since original diagnosis and feel so good.  You have to remain positive, I definately think that helps.  Have things to look forward to holidays etc, that is how I keep going and also the support of my family and friends and just enjoy life, its too short.  There are new drugs constantly being brought out and for me the drugs I am on are working.  It is always scary at first when you have the initial diagnosis but looking back I never thought I would be where I am today, in a good, positive way enjoying life.  I wish you all the luck and know that you will come through the other end like I have. 

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    Hi there Cheryl Thank you for your kind reply I am glad you are doing ok now I have my pathology results on Thursday this week I am not sure they can prescribe herceptin because of my heart disease I had a by pass and have three stents no heart attack luckily. My lump removal was underneath my breast near the sternum and the wound keeps bleeding which is a pain because I do not want an infection they did not stitch it it was joined by glue which is a relatively new thing I believe.

    The lymph node op has healed really well with the glue but will get the lump wound checked out on Thursday. I am trying to,stay positive and reading other people's stories does help to overcome fears look forward to knowing my next stage of the journey and then hopefully move on thank you once again

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