Hi everyone,
I got diagnosed on 29th August with Grade 2 invasive ductal breast cancer. This had also spread to my lymph nodes. Since then I have had a lumpectomy and 21 lymph nodes removed, (2 of which had cancer). I went back for my results and as relieved to be told they had removed it all. A sample has been sent to America to see if chemo will be beneficial, but either way I will need radiotherapy.
I have a telephone appointment on 10th November to discuss, but I have no idea what they will say, if it’s for chemo how soon would it start? I feel like I am in limbo and can’t make any plans in case the chemo/radiotherapy makes me poorly.
Of course I am worried about the treatment but I know it has to be done, just wondered if anyone else is in the same waiting game position.
xx
we all been there waiting, they will discuss next steps, expectations. i assume they will do an oco test to determine chemo is beneficial or not, sadly its the waiting period, and while sometimes hardest, try not to get ahead of yourself. enjoy some things and remember we all here w u
yup know that feeling, the waiting is so frustrating. i keep my fingers crossed onco is low for you i know some who have continued working during, with chemo no one knows how you will react til you are there, i was not bad all in all but had some really down days with it. ️
Hi Bailey I am 42 and was diagnosed in July.i also have same as u and at 22mm.i had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy.i know how confusing it is trying take it all in I had 24 node removed cancer in 1 so was rather lucky!! I had my 2nd surgery almost 6wks ago on Wednesday n only nw avin pains n me left hand started swellin said it lymphodema an no treatment just painkiller I been so lucky with not much pain.i did have a drain n last surgery which was more difficult than I imagined but we all fear what we dnt understand! I hope u Ave alot and great support system as we all need that.i know I am havin radiotherapy but only 4 a wk they said.but I Ave the results on 7th November 2 see if need chemo also but I do know that I will be put on tamoxifen for 10years.know it been rough but I thinking I may need chemo as if I don't then at be gd news but if it bad then we can deal with that also we have come so far and don't really know how strong we actually can be.i wish u all the best n gs luck n me prayers n love will be with u.donna81.xxx
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