I’ve just my appointment through for my scan and biopsy at the hospital. Next Thursday (10th) another week of waiting. It’s so hard to to go out of your mind with all the waiting 

I know how you feel, had a mammogram, scan, and biopsies taken last week. Get my results on the 10th May. Not knowing the results is horrible. Best wishes  

Hi,

I am so sorry to read that you are waiting for the results of your tests. This is always a scary time. I have had two bouts of breast cancer. The first was 8 years ago and the second was 7.

Try to keep yourself as busy as you can to help to pass the time while you are waiting. Also try to avoid consulting 'Dr Google', as you will only end up scaring yourself out of your wits for no apparant reason.

Please keep in touch and let us know how your results are.

We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi all,

I just thought i would drop you all a line ans say how things are going. I went to see the consultant last thursday expecting to be given but the all clear but that didnt happen. My scan came back all clear but the consultant is still worried about the red blood cells in the fluid leaking for my nipple. She sent me for another examination, blood test and another slide fof the fluid. I have to go back in 6 weeks to discuss if i have to have surgery to test my milk ducts.

Hi Lisa,

I am so sorry to hear that you still haven't had the all clear and that you are now waiting on the results of more tests.  I hope that you are going to get these results before you have to see the consultant again in 6 weeks, as you have had a lot of waiting around for results.

Here's hoping that these tests at least give you an answer.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Sorry have not replied earlier but it has been a hectic couple of weeks. Got diagnosed with a 1cm DCIS on the 10th May. Lumpectomy and 3 lymph nodes removed on the 31st May. Must say the operation was not as bad as I thought it would be, although still in some discomfort. Saw Consultant on the 15th June who told me that all was clear. Now waiting for an oncology appointment to find out what further treatment I will need. Thank you, ladies, for all the support.

Hi Denimjw,

It is good to hear from you again.

I am glad to hear that your surgery is behind you now and that you are just waiting to decide upon what treatment is needed. I agree with you. I have had two bouts of cancer and had a lumpectomy followed by a double mastectomy a year later. Much to my surprize, neither of these operations were anywhere near as bad as I expected.

You say that you had 3 lymph nodes removed. Were these infected?

Have you got any idea of when you are likely to see your oncologist? I hope that all goes well when you do see him/her.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Denimjw,

It is good to hear from you again.

I am glad to hear that your surgery is behind you now and that you are just waiting to decide upon what treatment is needed. I agree with you. I have had two bouts of cancer and had a lumpectomy followed by a double mastectomy a year later. Much to my surprize, neither of these operations were anywhere near as bad as I expected.

You say that you had 3 lymph nodes removed. Were these infected?

Have you got any idea of when you are likely to see your oncologist? I hope that all goes well when you do see him/her.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you for replying, sorry I have not replied earlier but I have been experiencing problems logging in. Saw Oncologist yesterday he said that my body was free from cancer, lymph nodes were clear. I need to take Tamoxifen for 5/10 years and have 3 weeks of radiotherapy. Before I start any of this treatment he wants me to have a CT scan. I asked why and he said its normal procedure before starting radiotherapy. Feeling a bit worried about side effects from Tamoxifen but count myself lucky as things could have been a lot worse. So more waiting for appointments.

Take care

Denise  

Hi Denise,

I hope that you are feeling a little better having had this good news. Did your oncologist say what stage your cancer is? The CT scan is fairly routine prior to radiotherapy. I took Tamoxifen for a year after my first cancer. when I had a lumpectomy. When I got my second cancer the following year, I changed to Letrozole, following a double mastectomy.

Both of these meds had their side-effects, but they are liveable with. I finished taking Letrozole last July after taking it for 6 years. Fortunately, my cancer is not a very aggressive type and I was able to stop then, although I understand that many people are now being advised to continue treatment for 10 years instead of 5.

Have you got a date for your radiotherapy to start then or do you have to wait to get your CT scan before you get a slot? I hope that all goes well for you. Do please keep us in the loop as you travel your cancer journey.

Kind regards

Jolamine xx

Just got back from having CT Scan, Radiotherapy starts 31st July and final session on 21st August. I have not been told what stage my cancer is, all I know is it was non-invasive. Can anyone recommend a cream they used to help with the radiotherapy soreness?

Many thanks   

I used bio oil morning and evening and aveeno during the day. Start moisturising now and

get your akin into really good condition before you start.