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Breast cancer.

Esmeralda_Ana
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So, I've had the dreaded appointment and they have confirmed breast cancer. It is large, oestrogen negative, HER2 positive. Grade 3. I've been told that I'm heading towards full mastectomy of left breast with chaemo and other treatment to follow. Strangely was not shaken too much about that. What has rattled me was what then followed. They explained that due to the size and fast growing nature they will do a CT scan next week to check the rest of my body to see if it has spread to my other organs or spine or pelvis. This is what has scared me. The thought of breast cancer I had got my head around. Having it spread to other parts of my body and what that then means has really scared me. Onwards to the next appointment I suppose. 

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    How'd you get on? I'm waiting on CT too of my torso. The waits are horrendous. And then the having to go in for the results. I'd rather just receive a letter at home followed by appointment to discuss. Mines a lobular HR+ HER2-. 7cm. I was diagnosed over 1 month ago and still awaiting tests and results and more tests. I just want to get full mastectomy done. Then they want a psych consult. Hope you're staying positive. There is so much more they can do for many cancers now. xx

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    I got on ok. completely forgot that they told me not to eat or drink anything other than water in the morning so I had to wait around in the waiting area for a few hours but they still saw me the same day which was a relief. CT scan was weird, I had a contrast CT where they inject this dye stuff in and then take the images. made me feel like I was wetting myself! I didnt though which I was majorly relieved about. 

    Ive got grade 3 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma, oestrogen negative, HER 2 positive.

    Totally agree, the waiting is THE WORST. Id much rather a letter and then a follow up appointment. Im waiting for them to call me back in to talk dates for the surgery. Feels like time has gone wild, superslow but sped up at the same time. 

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    Hi I have been diagnosed the exactly the same are yours. Tomorrow is my surgery xx

  • Offline in reply to VDV

    Hi VDV,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis and just want to wish you all the best for your surgery. I had a lumpectomy first time around and a double mastectomy for the second bout, which appeared less than a year after my first surgery. That was all 14 years ago now and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. Hopefully, you will too.
    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 VDV,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis and just want to wish you all the best for your surgery. I had a lumpectomy first time around and a double mastectomy for the second bout, which appeared less than a year after my first surgery. That was all 14 years ago now and I still lead a busy and fulfilling life. Hopefully, you will too.
    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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