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Newly diagnosed with breast cancer and waiting for Scans

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I’ve just been diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer but waiting for scans to check if it has spread elsewhere, I don’t feel well and feel like it has spread and am really worried what the results will be. At the moment it’s a large lump and has spread to the lymph node so starting chemo first, even though I pretty much knew it it’s been a very tough week 

I am positive about the treatment but just terrified this is going to change when they see if it has spread... the waiting is hurrendous... trying to have fun with my kids,work and keep busy but just walking around in a daze and trance... 

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    Hi Olivia

    I’m so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis.  I have also recently been diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer and can totally relate with you on the horrendous waiting on test results. I’ve never experienced anxiety like it and my constant Googling hasn’t helped matters! I’ve two teenage daughters, 19 and 15 so with them being older have explained everything to them. It’s still very hard though keeping a brave face in front of them. 

    It’s looking like I’m going to be having a mastectomy and I also find out results on Friday. I’m hoping he will be telling me the next steps as I think I will feel a bit better for knowing what’s going to be happening and when.

    Good luck for Friday.

    Alison x

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    Hi Alison,

    I just wanted to wish you all the best for Friday. I am glad that you and Olivia have met up. You will both find it helpful to have someone going through the same thing at the same time and should be a great support for one another.

    As I have already told Olivia, I had a lumpectomy 8 years ago followed by a double mastectomy 7 years ago. I was terrified of what might go wrong with my last ops, but it was really straightforward.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

     

     

     

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    Hi Jolamine

    Thanks for getting in touch. I remember your kind words on another thread when I was waiting for my results and really appreciate hearing from you.


    I’m sorry to hear you had to go through this twice but heartened to know you are ok now. Any advice you can give would be greatly appreciated. 


    I will let you know how I get on tomorrow.


    Alison x

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    Hi Alison,

    Thinking of you tomorrow and praying for a good result.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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    Thanks for your messages, so good to hear from others going through the same. 

    Good to hear your sisters friend has the all clear, and praying for good news for you tomorrow Alison.

    I have an MRI and CT scan tomoro but not sure when I get the results... 

    All the best, will update you on tomorrow’s progress 

    liv xxx

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    Hi Alison,
    I hope that it is good news.

    Kind regards,
    Jolamine xx

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