had a masectomy and lymph nodes removed and reconstruction. although diagnosd january the wait is the worst apart from being told have this horrible thing. cannot even say the word. dont feel my life will be quite the same again.
My life was so OK. Work was fantastic and had just started my first module for my MA. Hubby and I had been on a dream holiday in Dominican Republic. A couple of months later, I found a lump in my right breast in the shower. The next day,I saw my GP, who arranged for an appointment the following week at the breast unit. It was a total shock to be diagnosed with triple Negative - the most aggresive form of breast cancer.. When I had my op - they found 2 tumours. I had chemo & radiotherapy. During this time I have met other people who have also had the same treatment. I am talking 7 years on, You need to believe you are going to be a survivor, Life has changed - but you need support at the moment from people who have been there. Take care - we are there for you xx
Hi there ... welcome to our little chat line ... where we really do know how it feels as there's always someone who has been where you are now ... I'm a grade 3 her2 lass, and I had a total right breast mastectomy last July... there's quite a few of us on here, all different stages, and treatments ...so don't feel alone ...
Cancer trys to knock you down, and keep you down coz then it feels powerfull ... it doesn't like it when we stand up and look it in the eye , and say we may win or loose this journey but I'll kick your *** all the way along the road ... and don't let it change who you are ... l had a wicked sense of humour before, and l took it with me on this journey and although I've had the occasional down day, where I give in to all those feelings ... then jump back on this cancer rollercoaster and look around at all the others on here with me .. then hold on tight as I know it's a bumpy ride... but look it in the eye again .. you don't know just how strong you can be till your backs against the wall ...
So look that word in the eye ... and say it loud until the fear goes (or at least looks smaller ) wer all here right with you ... and when you have low days you have a place to vent ... sending you a big hug .. Chrissie xx
Hi. I just been diagnosed last week with stage 1 tubular ER+. Having 2 lumpectomys and sentinel lymph node removal on 13th april. Hopefully if nodes and margins are clear I will just need 3 weeks radiotherapy and hormone therapy. Although I'm over the shock now it feels like it can't be happening to me as i don't feel unwell. As I'm not as far along the process of dealing with this I am not the best person to be dishing out any advice. In fact I'm more likely to be seeking it from others like you who have been unfortunate to walk this path before me. I have had great support so far on here from the ladies who are living and surviving this. So I guess I'm just saying hi.
Hi I was diagnosed with breast cancer two weeks ago and told I need a mastectomy with surgeons tomorrow to discuss whether it’s double. It the waiting! Feeling the loss of part of you.
I am currently awaiting an ultrasound following a breast MRI that found suspicious lesions. I have an increased risk following childhood cancer (hodgkins disease).
I am so worried and just can't go through it all again.
You are quite right in that you will never feel the same again. A diagnosis of cancer brings with it all the uncertainties about surgery, treatment, possible re-growth or spread and all the myriad of questions that spread from these.
I thought that I would butt in here to give you the opinion of someone who has tussled with big C for 8 years now. You have done well to get your mastectomy behind you. The difficult part of your cancer journey is in trying to gain acceptance of what is happening and turning all these emotions of anger, fear, depression, worry for family, crying, etc, into something more positive.
I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and have had a lumpectomy 8 years ago and a double mastectomy 7 years ago. I am not a suitable candidate for reconstruction, so have had to come to terms with ‘the new me’, which ain’t a pretty sight! I am now waiting for a referral to dermatology for investigation into a possible skin cancer. I know only too well how scary these early days can be when everything is so overwhelming, but I must confess that I feel much more accepting of it now and am not so afraid. I do hope that you can eventually do the same.
Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you whenever you need to talk.
I am so sorry to hear about your recent diagnosis. I see that you are meeting with your care team tomorrow to discuss whether to go for a single or double mastectomy.
I just wanted to let you know that I am here for you if you have any questions. I have had 2 bouts of cancer. The first was 8 years ago when I had a lumpectomy. The second was 7 years ago when I had a double mastectomy. At that time I found it well-nigh impossible to find anyone else to talk me through it, as there are far fewer double mastectomies carried out than I thought.
