Hello everyone,
Sooo got diagnosed yesterday with breast cancer that’s spread to the armpit lymph node.Waiting for a CT scan and worried that my shoulder and neck pain means it’s already spread. Other than that… I’m 45, was planning to get married -probably still will- and trans guy so yup got breasts unfortunately for me.
Cheers
Welcome Brian69, sorry you had to join this club. No one would choose to be here, it's a great place for support, information and kind words. I get my treatment plan next week.
My first symptom was pain in the arm pit after the Covid jab, 2 weeks later I got a spasm that went on for hours in my breast then down my leg. It was the breast dimple that clarified it for me. I have invasive ductal carcinoma and it was in 1 lymph node. It's treatable is the main thing for me. Hope you get what you need from them soon. Xx
Hey Brian, I’m 18 months ahead - lucky me!
don’t assume anything until they give you your result - the mind can play tricks on you.
Once you have a diagnosis, and, if necessary a treatment plan, everything will fall into place.
one step at a time- sounds cliched but makes sense.
good luck xx
Hey Trent, thanks for the welcome and glad you’re 18months in. I’m assuming it’s a good thing yes? Checked your profile so… you’re getting there?
On a silly note: I think I have found every lump, bump and ache in my body in the past week n just connecting them all. Sigh.
Sorry for the second reply but saw your other post about your life and didn’t wanna hijack that topic. Just to say: I have had a hellish last 5 years: multiple miscarriages, divorce, cats died and finally this year I met a nice guy got a nice job and was happy. For a few months. Just… why…
Brian, it’s normal to do that!
Yes I have been told that I am clear. It’s only the first year but I’ll take that.
only saying that because it’s nice to know the treatment is worth it xx
Thanks nice to hear. Congratulations! One down! ️
And yeah it is nice to know. Thanks for telling
Good luck for the scan - a quick and painless procedure.
Sorry you’ve had a bad few years. Enjoy your nice guy , plan the wedding. Glad you like your job, I am retired- oooh sooo lucky!
xx
Haha! Thanks Trent. This whole chat made me feel better. Appreciate it! Here’s to a long and happy retirement to you and to reaching a retirement age to me!
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