Thank you xxx

I'm ok, I think! Very up and down - sometimes I feel fine and very positive about it all, but at other times I just burst into tears for no reason. A very normal reaction though, I suspect! xxx

I am so sorry you have been diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Ductal Carcinoma.  This is the same as my diagnosis. I am having surgery 3rd April so I’ll be first.  Marlyn is very supportive and ahead of me in treatment.  Together we can do this.  

I know how you must be feeling now but you know what you are dealing with.  I am looking forward to my surgery and having it cut out and put in the hospital incinerator where it belongs. It will be such a relief to wake up and know it has gone.

we are all going to be here for you and, together, we’ll get through.  

xxxxxxx

Hi Petrgn,

I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Have you discussed any treatment after your surgery yet?

As someone who has had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 9 years and, who has been through a lumpectomy and a double mastectomy as a result, I can assure you that neither operation was nearly as bad as I had imagined.

You sound quite positive about all that is to come and, this will help you through, along with the support of the brilliant people on this site.

I shall be thinking of you on 3rd April and hope that it all goes well. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Jolamine

About three weeks ago you were the first person to reach out to my desperate post.  All I could keep saying I was so scared.  Seems ages ago now.

I am not so worried about lumpectomy but I am anxious about having a complete axilliary node clearance.  Not sure if I am having chemo yet.  I am expecting to.  I think depends on how many nodes are cancerous.  Mine is oestrogen receptive.  Blaming myself now for not eating dairy and having high soya intake. Soya bent phytoestrogens.

Dreading surgery but, unlike first post here, with support from you all I’m not scared.

xxxxxx

Hi pet,

sorry to read you've got what I had...do you know yet if it's her2- or her2+? 

My lumpectomy was a walk in the park ( it really was) I went in 7.30am surgery 11am tea and toast 3pm home by 5pm having me tea.....

will be interesting to see what hormone inhibitors you will be on, eventually I'll be on anastrozole....

take care, everything will be ok...we got this Hun xxxx

Petrgn,

ooh. Not long for you then? Wed will be here before you know it! Get some soft comfy bras ( you too hoshireika) one of our lovely ladies on here recommended them...they really are a must, I got mine from good old marks....and while your at it stock up on body moisturiser for after your scars heal in prep for rads. I got ( blimmin expensive) base gel from the chemist, it rubs in really well.....there are lots of others out there but I'm finding this works for me.

im halfway through chemo....and I'm getting there....we are all awesome....every single one of us....xxx

Hi marlyn

Can i ask how are u finding chemo? I have grade 2 invasive ductal cancer.  My chemo starts on 16th april, im so anxious.  I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy and my lymph nodes tested positive.  How long before the side effects kick in and u lose your hair? 

Hello,

Have you had your pre chemo assessment yet? That really calmed me down...

My first dose landed me in hospital....but as soon as I was better I saw the oncologist who tweaked my dose and upped my anti sickness...the last two cycles have been better! 

I braved the shave a week after first cycle as hair was going south....do ask about cold capping....and ask about NHS wigs...I have a fantastic one!

i know it's all very daunting now but it's doable....I promise, accept any help that is offered, I hope you have good support at home...

my overriding side effect is fatigue........here any time for you pet xxxx

Hi marlyn

My pre assessment is on 15th april, the day before my first chemo session.  Im waiting for results of a bone scan and ive got a CT scan nexr friday and thats making me nervous in case its spread.  Have u had any more side effects?  Im not sure if i want a wig or ill just use scarves.