Hi all sorry first time post
diagnosed June 2025
WLE with sentinel node biopsy in July.Found mix of DCIS, IDC and LBC but all mixed grades and sizes plus a 4mm on one of the six nodes removed
Had a long chat with oncology this week and Im having preventative chemo then radiotherapy.
The oncologist seemed really nice and we discussed a lot of things and made the plan for 4 rounds not 8 of preventative chemo.
Today I received a copy of the letter sent to the GP surgery and the way it reads has upset me, it says completely different info to my other letters and basically it reads like I dont really chemo but when we were discussing it that was the plan we made.
This is the first time since May when this all started that ive let anything really bother me.
Maybe im just overthinking it, but they wouldn't give chemo to someone just because, I mean if it wasn't an option they'd have said?
Sorry having a bit of a day of it and needed to vent.
Hope everyone is doing as well as they can with their treatments etc
Mimi
Please don’t feel stupid, you’ve seen a letter that doesn’t sit well with your recollection of the consultation, of course it’s unsettled you. Here is a good place to come and vent.
Have you got a breast care nurse? If you do might a chat with her help you?
in the meantime, sending hugs.
Thanks, yeah I have. She wasnt at the appointment I had someone else. I think i just needed a vent
Ive not really let it get to me before now as ive been playing the strong card as had to as everyone was falling apart
I think the reality of the last 3 months has finally hit me and its feeling more real.
Anyway im off to investigate batch cooking ideas ready for when start chemo and dont feel like cooking
Thanks for the reply
Mimi
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