Hi MamaK,

I am so glad to hear that you find it comforting to communicate with others on this site. Many of us find it cathartic to write and express how we feel to others who can appreciate our misery.

I am so sorry to hear that you are not 100% back to normal following your surgery.  When I was first diagnosed, I had empyema (pustular pleurisy) and was having difficulty in breathing.  They put me on to IV antibiotics for 2 weeks and I had to have the full open cholecystectomy, which left me with a large scar from breast to groin.  I stopped breathing under anaesthetic and had to wait a further 2 weeks with more IV antibiotics for my oesophagus to heal, before the surgeons could have a second attempt. Fortunately, that went well and I was relieved of a 3” gallstone. I was very sore where the scar was for over a year, but I lost the sickness immediately (had been vomiting and feeling continuously nauseous for many months), could breathe better, eat food again, managed to sleep straight away and sadly also put on weight again.

I felt very optimistic that you would feel the same, so your experience is disappointing.  What tests has your GP now ordered?  Has she contacted the surgeon to collaborate about how you are still feeling? I presume that your gall bladder was sent to pathology post-surgery?  When are you due to see the surgeon again or have you already had these results?

You have really been through the mill and I am so sorry to hear that you are still feeling so miserable. I hope that some of these additional tests will shed light on the real problem for you. 

I am being tested again too. My lymphoedema nurse spotted a mole on my back when she was treating me. I have since seen my GP with it and am waiting to see a dermatologist with it. I could really do without adding skin cancer into the melting pot!

I am thinking of and praying for you to get release of all this discomfort. Don’t forget to keep in touch.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jules,

I was just wondering how you are getting on now that your surgery is behind you? Where are you with chemo and do you need radiotherapy or not?

I sincerely hope that you are feeling less stressed now that the surgery is over.

Love,

Jolamine xx

Hi Sarah,

Any news yet re your oncotype dx results? I sincerely hope that it doesn't throw up any nasties. I hope that you respond well to Tamoxifen and Radiotherapy.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Everybody

Im new too all this, I found a lump July 21st under my Armpit, quite big not sore, went too GP the following day, I was referred too breast clinic, got my letter for August 07th, I had a mammogram, ultrasound and chest X-ray all clear thank god but when they were telling me it was clear the doctor said she was very concerned and so was the radiographer about the lump and that is why they have done a biopsy, results this week the 21st of August it has being a terrible 2 weeks trying to be positive but finding it very hard because of what the doctor said, I was rang the following day by the nurse telling me to mentally prepare myself for my results, I have a loving husband and 3 babies 8,6 & 11months, so scared what is ahead for me, I’m only 37, sorry it’s so long winded 

Lols

xx

Hi Lols,

Welcome to the forum.

It is good to hear that your mammogram, ultrasound and chest x-ray  have all come back clear. There are some cancers which don't always show up with routine tests. Some consultants have worked with cancer patients for so long that they can almost sense cancer. This is probably why you have had your biopsy.

Waiting for results is always one of the most scary time of anyone's cancer journey. There are so many unknowns that it is all just too much to cope with. You will find that your emotions are all over the place at present and that tears are never far away. These feelings will improve as you get to know more about your diagnosis.You will naturally be worried with such a young family, but I am glad to hear that you have the support of a loving husband.

I hope that your biopsy results come through soon and, that they too are all clear. Do please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

Thanks so much for replying, I think with me it’s the unknown, I’m preparing myself as best I can, results this Wednesday so at least I will know more then.

Lols

xxx

Hi Lols,

Yes, it's all the unknowns that are so scary.

I'll have my fingers crossed for you on Wednesday.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi I too am waiting on results for a very rare type of cancer , I found out in November but I'm waiting on results from a scan i had 2 weeks ago , the wait is awful so i know how you feel , i found christmas was a massive distraction from the worry , i hope you manage to find yourself a distraction as it does help and i really hope you get some good news xx

HI Liwalki,

I am sorry to hear that you are in this unenviable sitution too. Waiting for results is always scary. I'm glad to hear that Christmas was a good distraction for you, as time seems to stand still when you are waiting.

Do you know what type or grade of cancer you have yet?

I hope that you get your scan results through soon. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx