Breast Cancer so scared

[Cindi54]

Hi @Emma1 ,

I'm sorry you've found out you also have breast cancer, it's a shock isn't it, but they have advanced so much in the treatment of this disease now, trust in your doctors and nurses ( the nurses are amazing)

What sort of breast cancer do you have? what was your prognosis? did they say what treatment you'll be having?

I had it both breasts, and ended up having a bilateral mastectomy. So glad I did.

You can get through this, so glad you reached out, it's so good to talk to others who have been in your shoes.

Hugs,

Cindi x

[Emma1]

hormonal stage 2 triple positive i am due to see my doctor soon

[Cindi54]

@Emma1 ,

Hi Emma,

Try not to think the worst as it's very treatable especially at stage 2.

I also had hormonal type breast cancer ( Lobual) , stage 2, I had it in both breasts so had a bilateral mastectomy, and 7 lymph nodes removed. I was so revealed to get the mastectomy as I hated the thought of cancer in them. I actually didn't need chemo so I was lucky, maybe you wont either, but whatever your treatment, you wont be alone as the nurses are fabulous and so supportive.

My anti hormonal meds I'm on now are called Anastrozole, I had tried a couple of others but I found this one the kindest with fewer side affects, just some hot flushes, so that's good.

Also I had 3 monthly pet scans to make sure there was no return and then 6 monthly, and then it'll be just yearly, all good so far.

Unfortunately I got bladder cancer the next year ( not related to the b.c.) but for that I had to have chemo.

Please don't fret too much, you'll be ok. Please lets know how you go.Go into it with a positive mind set! You'll beat the cancer!

Wishing you all the best,

Cindi xx

[Emma1]

Hi I had chemo a week ago and going to have it again in 2 weeks

it's a hard journey but i know I'll make it and be stronger at the end of the road 

[Miranda_ccnsw]

Hi @Cindi54 - I love how you've jumped into support @Emma1 and the others in this thread , this kind of sharing is what makes the community strong! 

Take care,

Miranda 

CCNSW

[Cindi54]

Hi @Emma1 ,

Good on you, yes you'll be ok, there's so many other women going through the same thing, you're not alone. Although going through chemo I know can be hard, they are so advanced now in this field now a days that lots of side affects can be helped, so making it a bit easier.

I found what really helped me as well was being prescribed sleeping meds, this helped me get through the nights.Then the days are easier too.

I hope it all goes ok for you,

Thinking of you

Cindi xx