I thought I should say hello and introduce myself.
I found a lump in my left breast in late December. Had it biopsied in late Jan and I was diagnosed with Breast cancer (idc&Her2+) in early Feb. Was told that the biopsy to the one swollen lymph nodes came back clear, so hadn't spread, but would do CT scan. Good news (relatively).
The following appt with the doctor was completely different. The same doctor told me that it had spread to the lungs and location of the biopsy in the lymph node 'missed the spot' and that I would be seeing an oncologist to discuss my treatment options.
I saw the oncologist (didn't like her) and my 'option' is chemotherapy. (Docetaxil + Phesgo & possibly steroids) I wasn't allowed to see the scans and she couldn't tell me how big they nodules were. She said she was an oncologist not a radiologist. I already have a heart issue and the drugs can affect the heart.
My lump was measured to be 57mm x46mm at biopsy. In the 4 weeks it has continued to grow. I've told both doctors and I feel they have brushed it aside as insignificant. (If the lump has got bigger, god only knows what's happening to my lungs). If the baseline data is incorrect then how can they prove the chemo is working?
Chemo is due to start soon. I have my pre assessment Monday and will get a date then.
To be honest I have other health issues and I am not sure my body can take the chemo, so my prognosis may not be good.
Feeling scared and lost
Cannot get rid of the emojies, I have brain mets, not bra mets- if only 
Hi Lee,
one of the things I find encouraging in this forum is that so many of you have done better than predicted, I just do not yet dare to hope too much for myself. I suppose there will be some clarity on my repeat scans to review my treatment
I so much want to live a while longer as there is so much to enjoy!
Marlies x
