Jules, I’m so sorry to hear this news.  You, your husband, and my children will be in my prayers. Jolamine has great advice...from someone who has been there.  My only advice based on being a caretaker for my brother and mother is to not be afraid to ask for help when you need it.  Many people will say “Let me know if there is anything you need or anything I can do.”  Dont be afraid to tell them what you need.... help grocery shopping or preparing meals, driving your girls to school or activities, or tidying up your home while you rest.  

Again, I’m so sorry to hear this news but I am relieved that you have the support of your husband.

I am so sorry to hear that news. I am a couple of weeks ahead of you but I could have written everything you have said.

I had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction with an implant on 20th December to treat grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. Recovering from the operation well. Still waiting on results from pathology which I hope to get tomorrow which will determine treatment options.

Thinking of you. 

Hi 888SWL,

I am so sorry to hear that you are on this rollercoaster ride too. I shall be thinking of you tomorrow when you get your results and start thinking about treatment options.

Try to bring someone with you to your appointment if you can.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi MamaK,

I hope that your abdominal CT went well yesterday and that your chest CT and Pulmonary consult go well on 12th.

Here's hoping that the consultation with your breast doctor delivers some good news on 17th. Time is marching on now, so it won't be all that long before you know exactly where you stand.

Thinking of you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi 888SWL,

How did things go yesterday? Did your consultant discuss any treatment options with you?

Regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Romeo,

How are things? Have you got any further appointmets for results yet or when do you expect to gett them?

Thinking of you,

Jolamine

Hi Jolamine

i went to the appointment and the results weren’t back still. Really disheartening- maybe Thursday now.

thanks for remembering 

Hi 888SWL,

This is indeed very disappointing. I do hope that they are back by tomorrow.I presume that the Christmas/New Year holidays have caused the delay?

Will be thinking of you tomorrow.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi, Jolamine.  I have been staying off the web lately, trying to stop worrying.... not read too much and get myself upset.  I had additional tests ordered and waiting for more results. The only results I got were that basic bloodwork looked okay except bilirubin is elevated... ordered liver and gallbladder ultrasounds.  The CT of the abdomen was okay except something on my ovaries.  An ultrasound of this was also ordered and when I called today the nurse said I have a “complex cyst” and will need a follow up Ultrasound in six weeks.  In the meantime I am still so nauseous, I have bloating and heartburn and I feel like I’m pregnant.  The only good news I got was that the spot in my lung is a 4 mm nodule that they will check again in six months and as long as it doesn’t grow it should be okay.... doctor said it did not look worrisome at all and that he’s pretty confident that in six months it will still just be a little nodule.  I did call my HP office this morning and again this evening for my gallbladder and liver ultrasound tests and the repeated liver function test results and they never called me back.  I’m getting discouraged.  It seems like my doctors don’t care that my symptoms are really affecting my life and causing me misery.  I just keep waiting and the GP says to call the OB/GYN and the GYN says to call the GP and no one is doing anything except offering me nausea tablets. I’m getting so frustrated.   I’ve missed work, and when I can go I’ve suffered through the day. I can’t enjoy time with my kids when I feel so sick.  So upset.  Sorry this is so long.... needed to vent.  Thanks.

i do truly hope everyone else on here is doing okay and I do continue to pray for you all.