Thrown for a loop!

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So I've recently joined the forum and posted once, but like a lot of us I've had more bad news!

So 2 weeks ago I was told I had IDC with her2+ (Eos & pro -ve). My lymph nodes were clear, but as a precaution scheduled a CT scan. 

Today I went to discuss the results and the treatment plan.  Wow!!!. Talk about being hit by baseball bat!!! The scan results showed that the cancer has spread to both my lungs.

I now have to wait another week to talk to the oncologist to discuss my treatment options and it could be another week after that before treatment starts.

Don't know where I'm at, at the moment. For one night only I think I'm going to have a  Wine glass or 2.

Cheers Champagne glass 

  • Hi  

    I am so sorry to here your bad news, I can really understand how awful you must be feeling and certainly deserve that wine.

    I have no advice as I've not been in your situation, but I just wanted to say how I feel for you.

    Kindest wishes, Lesley

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  • Hi,

    sorry to hear you’re going through this. When I was diagnosed my father told me to lean on the medics and trust their steer. When I started getting that panicky feeling I would think of that.

    Wishing you all the best for your treatment 

  • Thank you everyone! I really appreciate your comments/reacts. It does help. 

    Today I decided to take the day off to process it all - from curable to Stage 4 Metastatic breast cancer with no cure but manageable by treatment, is a lot to take in.

    Told th boss and she is being really supportive and broke the news to the rest of the team too. As much as I want to keep to myself, I still need to work and will need their help on occasion.

  • Cancer diagnosis is never easy to process and come to terms with, let alone when you are hit with the news that your cancer has spread! Stay strong and keep reminding yourself that with all new cancer treatments even advanced breast cancer can be well managed and even go into remission for many years! Try your hardest to stay positive, we are all here for you and you are not alone! Big hug,

    Lana xx