Hello Everyone
Just been diagnosed with Grade 2 Invasive Ductal Cancer (NSP) which is hormone positive. I am taking Letrozole
All this is new terminology which I suppose I will have to get used to…
The cancer was spotted on a CT scan when they were looking for something else because my breathing was poor. My blood count was around 80 (normally should be +/-120). I had a blood transfusion which as very helpful and increased my blood count to 106. Four weeks later another blood test showed a drop to 86 so another blood transfusion was ordered. Four weeks after this my blood count remained a 102
I await result of bone marrow biopsy which I had 10 days ago.
4 days ago I saw the Breast Consultant who gave me the above diagnosis following a breast/nipple biopsy 2 weeks previously. The Letrozole, apparently, will halt any progression of the cancer while we await biopsy findings.
If I understand it correctly and depending on these findings I will/won’t need to have chemo/radiotherapy.
It is very strange for me to be talking to anyone using these very emotive terms… I never thought it would happen to me.
The visible sign of possible cancer was a slight reddening outside the nipple at about 6 o’clock - using the clock as a way of demonstrating the position of the reddening - it was actually about 11.30 am but I don’t think this is relevant! Eagle eyed consultant spotted it, the mammogram showing a clear problem.
I didn’t spot and could hardly feel it. Even when pointed out it was hard to spot. Check your nipple as everyone, is my new tag line.
i didn’t realise that cancer was a waiting game: always waiting for tests, always waiting for result and fielding questions about “do you have your results yet…”
I feel remarkably well and I don’t know why. I usually feel so tired: probably something to do with the blood transfusions: one gets used to feeling drained and now that I have had the diagnosis I didn’t want to hear, I feel well! Weird!!
Anyone else share this feeling of wellness? I would love to know
