Yesterday I had mammogram, ultrasound scan of my left breast and 2 biopsies taken after I found a lump in it. I have been told it is almost certainly cancer but I won't get my diagnosis until the results of the biopsies are back. I have been told I am high risk when it comes to general anisthetics. I have also been told when diagnosed I'll have to stop my low dose norethisterone tablet. That will launch me immediately in to a world of hell with my IBS (which is highly triggered by& when it does has severe symptoms) and I risk anemia with my ultra heavy, irregular periods. I told them I need a hysterectomy but with the risk with general anesthesics I doubt I'll be allowed one. That in itself terrifies me.
Hello AutisticMumTo3 - Welcome to McMillan cancer support - I am sorry to find you here but it's the right place to b for help and advice, Having read your family history you have had a very tough time without the addition of the cancer diagnosis.
The site is divided up into various forums and I would suggest you join the Breast cancer forum where you will find people with a similar diagnosis. To join the forum just click on the link provided and when the page opens up, click "join" on the black banner at the bottom of the page. Once you have joined the forum you can introduce yourself and you can either copy and paste your post or repost it there.
If there is anything further I can do for you or you have issues in navigating the site please don't hesitate to come back to me.
Best wishes - Brian.
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