So hi ,I'm Karen 49 from Swansea. Diagnosed in Dec with stage 2 triple positive mucosal carcinoma breast cancer. Went to check on a lump I found which turned out to be normal but they found a 22mm tumour on ultrasound by accident. It doesn't even show on a mammogram. Shocked but feeling fortunate it's been found early. Having a lumpectomy on the 13th January then chemo and immunotherapy not sure about radiotherapy.
Shocked is an understatement.
Hopefully someone will have some words of wisdom for me
Hi Karen. I was diagnosed with triple positive mucosal breast cancer 5th December 23. Two tumours in left breast. Total shock as only had a dry nipple.
Started chemotherapy and phesgo injections on 20th December followed by mastectomy in April as the nipple was involved and I am small breasted it was always going to be mastectomy.
chemo completely resolved one tumor other was removed by surgery.
i did not have radiotherapy as no spread to lymph nodes. I am now on preventative treatment for five years.
like you I feel very fortunate that it was found and cannot thank the medical staff enough.
good luck in your recovery and feel free to ask any questions.
Take care Xxx
Thank you so much for the reply. Hope you're well xx
Hi Karen,
yes I am doing well and my stitches are healing although still a bit of tightness. Have regained my arm movement - it is really important that you keep up any excercises they give you.
anxiety has been my worst problem however I only have 4 more injections to have so hopefully that will help.
Take care and hope all goes well for you X
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