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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. 

  • Offline in reply to VDV

    It sounds like they caught it early enough with a lumpectomy though. Mine is lobular so grows like a spider in single file. I opted to go flat on both sides as I knew one side had to be flat anyway. DIdn't like to be uneven and I think with them being so nodular and dense it puts me at risk. 

    I've had my MRI, CT which so far looking clear (still need MDT to overview) but lobular is so tiny and hard to see. I'm worried I'll never stop thinking about it. 

    I've found headspace, yoga and exercise been a massive help and listening to audible books to keep me calm. 

    It's all so stressful. Are you going to cold cap for chemo? I've been researching it. xx

  • Offline in reply to Esmeralda_Ana

    Hi Esmeralda,

    take me 3 weeks for everything multiple biopsies, mammograms, CT scan, MRI, all blood tests preparation for my surgery. 

    my surgery yesterday is successful I am recovering at home once my surgery wounds is healed I will start my chemotherapy and after is radiation.

    Hope you’re coping well?

    we will be all ok soon living a life of cancer free again 

  • Offline in reply to Soundy

    Hi Soundy,

    yes I probably try cold cup as I heard that is so painful I will see how I far I can cope with it.

    Is my right breast spread in my lymph nodes my cancer my left breast all my lumps biopsies is all benign. 

    I knew is scary each awaiting results. But at the end when  treatment plans and surgery is confirmed goes so quickly.

    good luck to you xxx

  • Offline in reply to VDV

    Aw thank you. This means a lot to me. The waiting has really been a struggle and with every appointment I get a sense of relief. Even with the bad news. I'm glad it speeds up a bit after a plan. I'm worried about the lymph node biopsy tomorrow now. But I guess it's best to know and have them out with the surgery. 

    Wishing you all the best too with upcoming treatments. xxx

  • Offline in reply to Soundy

    good luck to your lymph nodes biopsy tomorrow. I had the same in one day they do 2 lumps and one lymph node but makes sure you’re requesting local anaesthetic as is painful on lymph node.

    Be positive always I knew is though but we all going to be fine xxx

  • Offline in reply to VDV

    I will - thank you so much. Worried about the lymph node hurting too. xxx

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