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Diagnosed with Breast Cancer, awaiting Ct/Bone scan results

Purple2018
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I have recently been diagnosed with Stage 3 Breast Cancer, 5cm tumour.  I am due to start having FEC-T chemo,  6 rounds over 18 weeks.

In the meantime,  I am torturing myself thinking something else has been found on scans. My main worry is having been a smoker, could it have spread as secondary to my lungs. I am having all sorts of thoughts. 

I am due to have my node biopsy on Monday. My ultrasound has shown nothing in nodes,and my consultant could not feel anything, but she wants to do biopsy to be thorough. 

My BCN,  said to me on the phone yesterday she would let me know as soon as results have been received. 

I am trying to be positive.  Wondered if any of you ladies may be able to share your own experiences of how you got through the waiting for test results. I honestly do not recall ever being so anxious about anything before!

If it is bad news,  and there is a secondary, I am not sure how I will cope. 

Thanks in advance

 

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Jolamine

    Oh I am so very sorry to hear of your loss. So sudden and sad. I can only imagine how you are all feeling, so difficult to comprehend. Sending you prayers and strength to guide you through. 

    No idea how many lymph nodes, but will be having SLNB in two weeks, prior to 2nd chemotherapy.

    In the meantime, I will let you know how my treatment progresses. 

    Best wishes

    Xx

  • Offline in reply to Purple2018

     

    Hi Purple,

    Many thanks for your kind words.

    How did today's chemo go? Hope you are not feeling too wiped out.

    Kind regards,


    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    So sorry to hear of your loss Jolamine and so soon after your father in law lost his wife. Your family must be reeling from the shock.

    You help so many of us on here Jolamine, sending much love. 

    C x

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    Hi Jolamine 

     

    So far so good. Slight dizziness , otherwise ,  taking anti sickness and steriods as instructed.

    Drinking plenty of water and keeping eye on temp. 

    Best wishes XX

  • Offline in reply to Purple2018

    Hi Purple

    I have just seen this thread. You have been through it where appointments are concerned! I just want to send my best wishes, you are sounding very brave and positive! I understand the internal turmoil though and we are all here for each other. X

  • Offline in reply to Harvell

     

    Hi Harvell,

    Many thanks for your kind words. It certainly was a shock.

    He had gone downhill very fast in the past few weeks. We had 3 different GPs out from his own practice in that time. They took bloods and said that he was anaemic and that his legs were swelling. All they did was to prescribe diuretics and iron tablets. It's hard to believe that all 3 doctors missed a cancer that was as widespread as this.

    How are you getting on? I see that you have an appointment tomorrow to get you all set for treatment. I hope that this goes well and that your treatment is not too much of an ordeal.

    Kind regards,
    jolamine xx

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    Hi Purple,

    I am glad to hear that this session was bearable. I have been fortunate enough to avoid both radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but, from what others have advised, drinking plenty of water is a must.

    Don't forget that the anti-sickness tablets can be changed if they are not working. Many seem to have to chop and change until they find the medication that works for them.

    Please let us know how you are getting through this course as you go along, if you're not too tired to do so.

    Wishing you well.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Offline in reply to Harvell

    Hi Harvell,

    i am sorry that I am replying so late.  Thank you for your best wishes. 

    It really is a journey of ups and downs. 

    How are you doing with treatment? X

  • Offline in reply to Jolamine

    Hi Jolamine,

    i am so grateful for your ongoing support and advice. I cannot thank you enough,

    i do hope that you are managing to cope after the loss of your Father in Law . 

    i am through the worst post chemo 1 and remaining positive. The tiredness is still there but I am pushing myself as much as possible. 

    A small update, I had an MRI, results are good apparently, no signs of cancer elsewhere, appears to be contained to left breast  4.9cm. However, my Oncologist said the lymph had shown on PETscan.

    i was scheduled to have a SLNB this coming Wednesday but upon MRI results, the team have decided to do an axilla ultrasound biopsy under local on Tuesday. My nurse said, they will keep the SLNB appointment until they’ve undertaken the axilla. 

    Unfortunately, I do not understand why this course of action has been taken. I am hoping that I do not need the SLNB under general.  I am concerned about recovery and then my 2nd chemotherapy the following week. 

    I do have an amazing team looking after me, however, I do feel things change very often a short notice. 

    I know my BC is hormone negative and HER+. They mentioned ductal carcinoma when I asked type of BC I have. 

    Best wishes xx

     

  • Offline in reply to Purple2018

    Hi purple, I have been following your thread, so many emotions!! I am about to embark on the chemo route soon....it's a sucker punch, especially after being told I wouldn't need it! So.....I wish you all good stuff and hope this is bearable for us both...much love...xxx

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