Just remember that what ever he says, there is always treatment .  While no one wants cancer, it can and often is beaten by so many people.    Let him/her do their job, you can then concentrate on your job which is to take back the control and start getting rid of thoes wonky cells.   For me I started looking at what was out there, and was recommended to go to the Bristol Cancer Centre.  I went with an open mind and booked in for a few days.   They showed me how to be positive,  taught me how to meditate, visulisation (which I used every day and while I was having treatment) and introduced me to other options.  Some good, some just not for me, but I was back in the driving seat and it gave me the focus and the committment to beat this.   Tomorrow will be one of thoes 'dreading' days but will be good to get done and know where you are going with all this.  Then start your journey  xx

The breast surgeon told me that all my scans were clear and that it hadn’t spread anywhere else which was a huge relief. 

I’m ready to face and fight what’s ahead of me . I know it’s not going to be easy but I’ve a great support network and I’m very positive . 

The dr told me it’s over 90% treatable and they know exactly where it is and how to treat it .

Just nervous about meeting the oncologist tomorrow. 

Xxxxxx

Oh wow, thats fantastic.  What great odds.  Love it.    Just great news to go to bed on

sheila

PS:  The oncologist will be lovely, just wait and see.  and......if he/she are not, find another.  

Thank you for your kind words and advice.ive heard he’s supposed to be brilliant so fingers crossed . 

Will let you know how I get on. 

Xxxxx

HI BigJean,

I just want to wish you all the best for your meeting with the oncologist tomorrow.

Have you written down a list of questions to take with you? This is always a good idea, as it is so easy to forget some things.

Fingers crossed for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine, 

thank you for your kind words. 

I met with the oncologist today he was lovely . He told me it is curable. 

I’ve to have an Eco done on my heart then will start AC chemo for 4 sessions. Then on to another type can’t remember the name but it will be given with herceptin that will be every week for 12 weeks. 

Still a bit freaked as he said this chemo will kill the cancer even if it is anywhere else and even though they can’t see it .

The breast surgeon told me last week that it hadn’t spread and all scans and tests were clear . 

Tough road ahead but just want to get started now . 

Xxxxxxx 

Hi BigJean,

I'm glad to hear that your appointmet went well today and that your oncologist was able to reassure you that it is curable.

Don't worry about what he said about the chemo killing cancer, even if it is elsewhere and cannot be detected. This doesn't disagree with the breast surgeon, when he said that it hadn't spread and all scans and tests were clear. This sounds as if the oncologist was just trying to assure you that, even if something was at such an early stage that it hasn't shown up, it would still be killed by the chemo.

Have you any idea when you are going to start your chemo?  I'm sure that you are just keen to get on with it now.

Don't forget to let us know how you get on. I hope that it all goes well.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine, 

thank you so much for your reply and reassurance. 

Not having a good day today , I keep thinking the worst. He did say something about a mass and that the surgeon would like it to shrink more before they do surgery. He never said anything about size or grading ?? 

I don’t want to google anything about DCIS . 

I was very positive the last few weeks but today I’m just terrified. I don’t know why I’m feeling like this as I was doing so well , especially when the breast surgeon said it was treatable and the oncologist said it was curable. 

I just feel very overwhelmed today . 

Sorry to rant on . 

J xxx

Hi BigJean,

You have been so positive throughout all the time you've waited to get a diagnosis that you had to have a 'black day' sometime.

I'm sorry to hear that today has been a bad day for you. Nearly all of us fear the worst at this stage, but fortunately this seldom turns out to be the case. If there is a mass present and, it is fairly large, it is common to use chemo prior to surgery to try and reduce the size of the tumour.

The oncologist wouldn't have told you that it was curable if it isn't, so please try not to worry. Try not to consult 'Dr Google' as much of the information is out of date, poorly researched or sensationalist.

Just remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine, 

thank you so much for your kind words and support. 

The last few days have just been all over the place. I know that he wouldn’t have said it was curable if it wasn’t.  Think the reality of it all is starting to hit me now and I’m just terrified of what’s ahead of me . 

I’m trying to be as normal as I can in front of my family and not let them see I’m worried sick on the inside. 

I’ve to go on AC chemo first for 4 sessions, then another one beginning with T can’t remember! And herceptin for 12 weeks. 

Just an awful lot to take in . 

Sorry for all the negative thoughts . 

J xx