Mine has also spread to lymph nodes, don't get much about it either 

Ladies, we all got this, it's all doable..I promise. My world too fell apart when I got my breast cancer diagnosis, your mind goes to very dark places indeed...

but when your on your treatment plan it all falls into place and you settle down. I am currently on chemotherapy ( never ever in a million years did I think I would even be writing those words) but here I am! Functioning everyday...getting through it and ticking em off! 

So ladies, together we stand strong....sisters in a war we never thought possible....but we will get through this....xxxxx

Jsygirl,

i see your from jersey? There is a fantastic lady on here also from jersey called " twintwo " she has been through so much and remains inspirational.....try and look her up...I know she wouldn't mind you sending her a friend request....xxxx

Hi Marlyn

thank you so much for the message, I’ve looked her up and sent her a friend request.

im new to this so not sure I’m doing it right and don’t seem to be notified if I’ve had a response so excuse me if I don’t reply straight away!

how are you today? I’m lying awake next to my gorgeous sleeping son, total bliss xx

How did you get on with your apt?

praying you got good news x

Morning Pepesmama, sorry for delay been a whirlwind of a week. So Friday they confirmed I have DCIS but with it covering 15cm on both side of breast they went straight in to talk about a mastectomy as such a large area to just try and remove the affected area. It was so strange as had geared myself up for an actual fight albeit it chemo or radiotherapy where as it’s just a straight removal and reconstruction. I feel relieved to say the least. BUT ... always a but, the oncology aren’t happy with the way my lymph node looked so now having another biopsy on Thursday where they take a slither as poised to the needle one I had last time. The McMillan nurse made sure I understood what and why this is getting done and there is a chance it could have gone into there.. sigh , another waiting game for results :-(  All I know is if comes back clear then straight into getting booked in for op , but if not clear then could be a worse type after all. 

Hope your ok? How are things going now? 

Big hugs,

Claire xxx

Hi,

I am so sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I just wanted to reassure you that I have had a lumpectomy and a double mastectomy. Both were far easier than I expected them to be, so whichever your consultant decides upon, you will get through it without any bother.

I hope that your biopsy doesn't find any lymph node involvment and, you can go straight on with your breast surgery.

Will keep my fingers crossed.

Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

It’s such a bloody rollercoaster all this... one minute you think you know where you are and then something else comes up... I think it is so so hard not having a clear plan.

I had a mammogram last week as I only had an ultrasound and biopsy but it was no good ( breast tissue too dense) so I have to have an mri today and I am terrified to say the least.. after that it will be more waiting for results and a call back ( which they have said is highly likely) to investigate any more suspicious areas. Until then I am no further forward really... it’s like slow torture and I am finding it really hard

I hope your biopsy goes smoothly and comes back as clear so you can just get on with it. I have to say you sound so together and strong... how do you do it?!  Xx

Hi Pepesmama,

I hope that your MRI goes well today and that you don't have too long to wait for the results. It is so, so hard waiting for results. Your MRI should give a much clearer view if your breasts are dense. I am glad to see that your consultant is investigating this thoroughly before he decides upon the optimum treatment for you.

Do please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx