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Help; I think i have been told i have breast cancer.

they have done the mamograms also scan and taken samples.

the large lump is cancer the small one looks benign ?

I have to wait until they all meet on monday before I get all the details.

I am Bruised and in shock. I am 69.

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    Hi.sorry to find out about that news. This waiting time is a phase where you need to prepare your mind to tackle the not so good phase to come but just try to be positive as its more of a brain game. Its the most easily treatable type of cancer and I think before thinking about all the bad stuff you should remain calm and positive for the fact that you can fightb it off.the got the best drugs and better surgical strategy now. Hope it goes well for you. Xx
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    I'm sorry to hear you are a going through this.  I was diagnosed a few weeks ago and had my breast removed last Friday.  I'm only 34.

    The waiting is the hardest part and I really sympathise with you. Try to do things to take your mind off of it if you can. Go on days out or go out for a meal. 

    There is so much they can do for breast cancer these days. It's amazing what they can do.

    I'm crossing all my fingers and toes for you x

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    Thank you so much for your encouraging reply. Brain game tells me a lot, and I will be able to get my head around it now. I hope you are keeping as well as you can be too.xx
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    Thanks so much for your very kind reply. that you are so young and have come through this

    and take time out to offer me comfort truly amazing to me. I do hope that you are recovering

    and that you will be feeling stronger very soon. thanks again, I will keep myself busy with the things that feed my spirit and remind myself of all the lovely people on this sight that give so generously

    and selfless thanks again.keep them toes crossed ha xx

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    Hi I was told back in December 2015 that I had stage two breast cancer I am 63.

    I have had 6 cycles of Chemo not as bad I had thought it would be.

    A lumpectomy and node clearance  in May this year.

    15 radiotherapy.

    It has been  roller coaster ride but I am now living my life again and you will too. You need to take baby steps. The one thing that I feel helped me most was my good friend Chris that's what I called my wig! Bless her she's been everywhere with me. I am still wearing her and I will be quite sad when I have to put her away.Try to laugh a lot it's hard but it helps to make light of what you are going through.

    There is light at the end of the tunnel and you will meet lots of lovely people along the way.

    Good luck and take care.xx

     

     

    All I can say to you is take one step at a time it is scarie but with the right attitude you will get through this.

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    Hi thank you so much for your reply, It is so helpful to know we can get through this if we keep our head , I will take baby steps as you suggest, and dig deep for that sense of humour it has got me through tough times in the past, so I know it helps. I am glad you are doing well now and think you should treat Chris to a slap up do before you retire her. Ha, Best of luck to you too xx
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    I was 47 when I found my lump. I'm now 61. I survived with the help of a cancer support group which met at the hospital I attended. The emotional side is in some ways worse than the treatment although it's not pleasant. I'm quite a private person and it annoyed me that you have to take your clothes off in front of so many different people. I started counting up how many there were. 

    But it's now a distant memory thank goodness.

    Good luck and have plenty of treats. It is very exhausting so don't expect too much of yourself.

    AuntieJ

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    Hi thanks for replying it's helpful knowing what to look out for. The support group sounds important to keep in mind. I was baffled at the taking clothes off in front of so many different people. I was seing a picture in my mind of an audience and wondering why Ha, you mean over many months years even. I could start a count and publish when its all over :) seriously, thanks again for your support I will be kind to myself as you suggest, plenty of treats. take care xx

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