Hello. My name is Rachel, I am a 40 year old full time biochemistry student, mother of 3 children (7,12 and 15) and dog mum to Jaxon the whippet and Bella the Doberman.
Last week (22nd March) I was diagnosed with breast cancer after finding a lump. All I know at the moment is that I have a 14mm grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma. HER negative ER negative and awaiting PR results. I have a feeling that PR will also come back negative. I am also awaiting MRI results as the consultant told me that my breast tissue was too dense to get a clear image from the mammogram. I have also been offered genetic testing.
I took the diagnosis quite well, but I think it is starting to sink in now. I am feeling nervous about the PR results and genetic results.
I will be getting MRI results and hopefully a treatment plan on 29th March
this all seems a little surreal
Hello Rachel and hopefully it will soon be goodbye to Larry. All the best for 29th March. I also have results due on 29th March, in my case to see if I remain clear after the ablation I had done in December on the secondary deposit in my liver. Welcome to the roller coaster world if TNBC.
Hello Rachel,
Hi Rachael
how have you got on ? Hope you’re ok I was diagnosed on the 23rd March with TN awaiting surgery date .
Hi Ness
how are doing hope your ok , it’s so hard trying to keep positive . Good luck to you for your treatment x
I went back for the results. There was a typo on the letter I was sent. The letter said I was ER negative but I am actually ER positive! There are some more areas in the other boob that I need an ultrasound on but consultant thinks they are benign. Still no direct treatment plan as yet. I am on the waiting list for surgery which should be some time in May.
Hi Rachael
how are you doing have you had a treatment plan yet date for surgery ? Hope your ok x
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