Hi All,

The Good- I received news from work yesterday that they will support me as much as they can during the treatment period i.e. paid my salary in full. I am so very grateful with this as we i dont have to think of financial issues during this bumpy journey.

The Bad- MRI found another 2 new suspicious lumps and last night me and hubby decided we are not going to go through with egg/embryo feezing. The toughest decision we have to make so far in our 13 years together. I've been strong(ish) since i was diagnosed but last night i broke down and cry. We are supposed to go through our IVF treatment ( received dates and all) but found out i have cancer 2 weeks before procedure :(

Thank you [@Sandra123]‍ for creating this discussion thread.

SC xx

I am sorry to hear this,  cancer has such a ripple effect. This forum has been a god send to me, everyone on here are immensely supportive.....I wish you well on your journey......and I echo your thanks to sandra123 for creating this thread......xxxx

I have just got back from the hospital.

I have two primary cancers in the same breast - both different types. 

The second one is very small yet and slow growing but was picked up on the mammogram. 

It was lucky really because I wouldn't have found it for some time.

My specialist wants me to keep taking the tablets for the other one but I have to see the oncologist to discuss what to do about the second one. She may want me to have a mastectomy now. My surgeon says that isn't a problem to have it now but it would be easier if it was a little smaller. 

I am now waiting for the oncologists appointment when I should know more. I knew from the beginning that it would mean a mastectomy so that is no surprise and doesn't really bother me.

Gosh, what an update and a lot to digest in one appointment....so more waiting then....how are you finding the meds? Hoping and praying you won't have too long before you know your next step. I will know my treatment plan tomorrow.....xx

Should see the oncologist in the next couple of weeks meanwhile I am taking the meds for the other one. I have complete faith in my doctors so feel quite upbeat. There is some talk of having a new targeted treatment for the second one.

Hi dragonfly. 

Lass we could b lump twins... I too had 2 lumps  but different too 1 lobular and 1 ductal both invasive.

it sounds like the main difference is the size of one of yrs. you are right I too was very lucky as mine was found on mammogram- couldn’t feel lump, no pain, no visible changes....but there.

i went from the 1st recall ultrasound into the breast care nurses room nd looked her in the eye nd said.... I want a mastectomy ( only been told they were confident to say before biopsy results that we were looking at a cancer diagnosis 2mins before). I had no qualms whatsoever to have s mastectomy ( there nd then would have been my preference tbh.... I just wanted the cancer out done and dusted). 

Then....wk later I met the consultant who said happy t do mastectomy but.... should we explore other options first and then we will do whatever u choose. After all the facts etc- I chose lumpectomy. 

Now... that was me. It sounds like you are coming to terms with the possibility of a mastectomy...which sounds as good a place as any to start the thought process. As you say listen to what the oncologist has to say and come to any decisions together about the treatment you choose. 

I think I have mentioned before the lovely lady who had her lumpectomy same time as me..... she had been on the meds for a yr to reduce the size of her lump before op too. I recall her vividly saying ...I just want it out. I totally got where she was coming from. I know you too will just want it out..... you will meet the oncologist soon lass then the how can be finalised. 

You are will versed in the wait drill.... it’s sll about u. What u fancy doing not what u need to do. Sleep if u choose or climb a mountain if that takes ya fancy :-) 

big virtual hugs lass ... u will get there... just need to firm up the how . X

Afternoon peeps 

dizzel .... hows everything going....yes unlike Elsa I won’t let it go ;-)

just seen this image on fbook... today for me this summed up life so it is both my good and bad post . Have as good a day as u can peeps x

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Very powerful and true words! X 

Very powerful and true words! X