Hi all,
I wonder if anyone could help me. I’ve had Stage 4 Lymphoma when I was younger and Thyroid Cancer in recent years and as a result of the intense radiotherapy I received, was given the opportunity to have a risk reduction mastectomy. Upon having this surgery they’ve discovered a lobular carcinoma in the left breast but have assured me it’s very early stages and can easily be removed. Has anyone else encountered this?
Thank you, and best wishes to all.
Katherine
No it wasn't my experience but it makes sense getting something early. My was grade 2, stage 2. It was in one of the 30 lymph nodes they removed.
You have been through such a lot. I met someone at a similar age as you who had 5 mths of chemo and worked through it amazingly. We met on a Hope Course with Macmillan at a local centre. Just thought I'd respond to keep your question current.
Hope and love the two things we need in spades in these times. I did some sessions with Look Good Feel Better, a charity that helps women's self esteem when it's had a battering. The skin care and make up with free goodies bag was a boost. Xxx
Hello KatherineM, you certainly have been through some tough diagnosis and I know you didn’t want to hear about another cancer. One bright thing was the suggestion to have the risk reduction mastectomy as all that radiation you had is a big risk for breast cancer. The cancer was early too so positive news. Do you need any other treatments or are you all done? Take care and you are a very strong young lady.
Barbara
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