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Breast Cancer - Ductal Carcinoma

GL91
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Hello, i have started a new thread about treatment.

So i have recently been diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma right breast.. it showed to be about 2cm and 3 nodes swollen. Dr says i will need Chemo first and will treat it aggressive due to me being only 33. I have a 2 year old girl so its been really overwhelming. I have felt extreme sadness.. anger.. confusion all the emotions which i am guessing everyone goes through. I asked my nurse if it was early and she said not early early but it is treatable.

I had my CT scan and MRI monday which i know is the usualy protocall after a diagnosis. I just want to ask people who as been in the same position how quick after they got there first chemo appointment? Surely i cant be waiting long now for it... the waiting around is getting to me and i asked the nurse if in this time it could spread and they sort of shook there head and dismissed it. Im keen to start treatment now asap.. scared about it but i know it needs to be done. Can anyone share there experiences i would be grateful. Thank you. X

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  • Hello GL91

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's naturally a worrying time for you. It sounds as if your hospital team is making sure that all the information they need is gathered through your scans and tests ahead of your treatment starting and hopefully, it won't be too long until you get your first treatment date. 

     Hopefully, some of the forum members who have been through chemotherapy treatment will post to share their experiences with you. 

    If it would help to talk things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. 

    Keep in touch GL91 and let us know how you get on.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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  • Hello GL91

    I'm sorry to hear about your diagnosis. It's naturally a worrying time for you. It sounds as if your hospital team is making sure that all the information they need is gathered through your scans and tests ahead of your treatment starting and hopefully, it won't be too long until you get your first treatment date. 

     Hopefully, some of the forum members who have been through chemotherapy treatment will post to share their experiences with you. 

    If it would help to talk things through with one of our nurses you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can. 

    Keep in touch GL91 and let us know how you get on.

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator 

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    Thank you so much Jenn for the response.. the amount of support i have had from people and people i dont even know is amazing! Im going to turn this negative experience into a positive one and once i am on the other side of things i can help others. I know its going to be a bumpy ride but i think in another week or so my journey of healing will begin x

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