Hi Guys
I was diagnosed in January, they orginally said the lump was 16mm caught it early and i had lumpectomy on 29th January. However at my post op they revealed the lump was actually 49mm.
Consultant has said had they have known it was so big i would have started with chemotherapy first. I now have to have second operation to remove more tissue and also more lymph nodes as i had one positive lymph node. They didnt offer me a CT scan so i have asked for one but she said the MDT will make the decision and can't promise anything.
They also can't say whether the wrong pathway will have an impact on my prognosis.
Not sure how i am supposed to feel. Feel letdown and really angry at times. At the moment It always feels like its bad news.
They also can't say whether the wrong pathway will have an impact on my prognosis.
The next stage should be chemotherapy but there is a really long waiting time at my local hospital. Should i be asking for a referral to a private clinic or second opinion??
Hi OliB20
Welcome to the forum and I am sorry to hear that you were diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and that the lump turned out to be bigger than they originally thought. What you are feeling is perfectly natural and there is no right or wrong way to feel about what's happened to you. You are perfectly entitled to ask for a second opinion and a referral to a private clinic if that's what you want to do. Maybe have a chat with your breast care nurse about your treatment going forward before you decide what to do.
Wishing you the best of luck whatever you decide to do.
Best wishes
Daisy53
