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11/06/2008 17:03

Cancer diagnosis

Dear All - have just come back from the doctor who tells me that I have two mobile lumps in my breast and I am to be fastracked to the cancer services.

My world seems to have fallen apart........

I can't stop crying and would welcome any messages from people who have been thru this so I know what to suspect and also to give me some hope .........

Please help me.

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11/06/2008 17:06

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oh Pinklady I am so sorry to hear your news. I do hope they see you soon and get it sorted. It's good that they have flagged it and are doing something about it.

Thinking of you and wishing you lots of luck

BB xxxx

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11/06/2008 17:58

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Pinklady

I'm so sorry to hear your news. Have they said that they are suspicious? I know they have fast tracked you through to the clinic, but what did they actually say to you?

I always thought the lumps that seemed 'fixed' were the more suspicious ones??

In any case- try not to jump the gun, so-to-speak, although I can well imagine hor hard that must be. Do your best- talk to your family and close friends for support, and, of course, come on here.

Keep us posted. We will keep absolutely everything crossed for you.

Huge hugs for you xxxxxx

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11/06/2008 18:34

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Pinklady

So sorry to hear this. In Norfolk they fast-track anyone with a lump that is suspect. It doesn't mean that it is cancerous, only that the GP cannot readily explain it and the breast care clinic is the best place to take it further. There is a standard procudure to see patients within two weeks and they often ring with an appointment, rather than write to you.
It has happended to me and it is very frightening but you are being referred to the best place in the fastest time.
I was lucky as the lump was benign and I hope the same for you.
x

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11/06/2008 19:03

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Bless you Pinklady- Sometimes life seems SOOOOOOOOOOOO tough. I am thinking about you and will watch to see how this difficult time works out for you.

We are all there rooting for you

lots of love and support

ejane xx

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11/06/2008 19:41

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Sorry to hear of your troubles,will be thinking and hopeing with you.We are here for you,so keep us posted and keep talking.Love and hugs suee xxx

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11/06/2008 20:44

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Hi pinklady. So very sorry to read your post and hoping everything works out okay. Sorry I cannot offer advice, but my thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Vicky xxx

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11/06/2008 21:04

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Hi Pinklady

I understand how you are feeling but try to stay calm. I had a similar experience and was fast tracked I was fortunate all was OK I hope you are too. It does play hell with the emotions though.
The good thing is you are getting it looked at quickly and thats the important thing.
Will be thinking of you.

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11/06/2008 21:16

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Pinklady, I can only imagine how scared and worried you are.
I hope everything will be ok. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

Big hugs

perry

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11/06/2008 21:18

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Hi Pinklady

I can well imagine how you must be feeling at the moment.

Meha is absolutely right in saying that just because your GP has fast-tracked you to the breast clinic doesn't necessarily mean that your lumps are malignant. What it does mean though is that they will be investigated really quickly by experts in this field, which can only be a good thing.

I know there's no point in me saying try not to worry, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that your appointment comes through sooner rather than later so that at least you'll know for sure what you're dealing with.

Lots of positive thoughts are flying through cyber space from me to you.

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11/06/2008 21:22

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Hi Pinklady
I'm sorry to hear your news and just wanted to send hugs and lots of positive thoughts. You will get through this!
Rosie

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13/06/2008 08:44

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Hi Pinklady, I've PM you.

Pat aka Petroushka

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13/06/2008 16:45

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can only echo thoughts of others, you are in my thoughts. sending you a hug brandyq xx

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13/06/2008 20:17

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I have pm'd you

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14/06/2008 13:16

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Hello Pinklady and so sorry to read your news. I can imagine you must be feeling devastated.
Although I have not experienced anything like this myself I have several friends who have been there and come through treatment successfully.
I know it is easy for me to say but try not to worry and as others have said we are all thinking of you. xx

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16/06/2008 08:39

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Dear Pinklady
Just want to add my support and encouragement along with the others. It is good that you are being fast-tracked - and the expertise these days is first rate. Let's hope for the best possible outcome.

Keep strong and draw comfort from the support coming from all of us. Do keep us posted. Fi xx

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16/06/2008 10:59

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Hi Pinklady, how are you doing? I hope you are ok and not stressing too much. Come on here and chat - we'll do our best to help you feel a little better.

Sending you hugs,

BB xx

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16/06/2008 14:55

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Hi pinklady, this is just to say that I'm with the others thinking of you and sending you a hug and good wishes. x

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18/06/2008 13:35

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Hi Pinklady, I do hope that you have now received some good news.
Anj x

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24/06/2008 14:06

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Hi Pinklady please let us know how you are...

Hugs,Cathy X

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25/06/2008 16:47

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I have pm'd you.

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28/06/2008 08:05

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Hi Pinklady. How are you now? I was diagnosed at a similar time, although my lump is not mobile and I've started chemo. I think mobile lump is 'better'. In a bizarre way, I find that I have become calmer, more serene. And the big upside is that you learn who really cares about you, and how many people have been through it and come out the other side and are ok. Hope you are ok now. xx

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28/06/2008 10:14

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Hi Pinklady. I have had three lots of breast lump operations. The first time I had five lumps removed, and the second and third times, one each time. All the lumps were mobile and all were benign. I hope this will be your case too. Please let us know how you are.

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28/06/2008 19:50

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ech1noid and pinklady,

What a wonderful attitude you have, I do hope the chemo isnt too unpleasant for you, and that all will be well in time. Please let us know how you both get on.

Plasmo x

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06/07/2008 13:45

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Hello everyone - I'm new to this site and am sure someone will be able to help!! My sister in law has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and is due for surgery in two weeks. She's 39 and has had to now put her IVF treatment (4th attempt) on hold! Understandably she feels the world is against her - I want to be of as much support to her as I can now and more so after the surgery - can anyone who's been through this give me some suggestions of the best things I can do? To be there and listen obviously but also thepractical stuff?

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07/07/2008 14:22

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Hi Caggy

I'm new to this site too - just joined today! Sorry to read about your sister-in-law's BrC - I've done that one and it's not easy.

I've just posted about this on another board in here - there's a very useful American website which could well provide the answers you're looking for. I had a quick search on there for IVF information and couldn't find the answer to your question, but you can join (free) and post the question on their forum. They have a very large membership not only of BrC warriors but also doctors etc. so you should get some useful replies.

Their forum is here:

http://community.breastcancer.org/

Hope that's helpful.

SUZE

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07/07/2008 16:01

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Hi Pinklady/ech1noid,

It must be so hard for you both - I can't begin to know how you're both feeling but I hope that things turn out well for you both.

Thoughts with you - Gem x

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13/07/2008 09:37

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Sending you love at this horrible time. I had op,chemo and radiotherapy nearly three years ago.I had bowell cancer.....breast cancer much more ladylike! It was hard but my friends and family were my salvation...had just lost husband a year before.... They were always there but didnt crowd me or ring me all the time because that is very tiring and the tiredness is possible the worst of all side effects. People came with M and S meals.....brilliant and Drove me back and fore to the hospital,sent funny cards ....lots of them which I really appreciated.I came out the otherside with a whole new attitude to life . Living every day to the full and with a new appreciation of my wonderful sons ,their families and all my wacky girlfriends. Life has looked up massively since those dark old days. I have re married !! to a wonderful guy 5 years younger. I have been to Australia three times to see my middle son and had six or so really fab holidays. I still work but very part time ....one day a week! and life is very very good. Sorry to talk so much about myself but I want you to know there is life after the dreaded C
Try, in as far as is possible, to stay positive ....not always easy I know. And do not be afraid to take friends up on there offers of help. Pamper yourself as much as you can and put yourself first which we women are not always good at!
I send you all good wishes for a full and speedy recovery and lots of Big Hugs xxx

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02/08/2008 19:10

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Hi,

I have just joined the forum and have just read your posting. I know exactly what you are going through as I have been there and still going through it. I found a lump in my left breast last year and went to the doctor same day after dropping my son off at school and believe me waiting for the news of wheather it was cancer or not was the worst three days of my life. This was back in October 07.

I have had the lump removed and had chemo and radiotheraphy and am now having another treatment called Herceptin because when they did the biopsy on my lump they found a cancer cell on my lump called Her 2 receptor.

Last year my partner and I split in November and my son and I moved home as well. So I had cancer, moved home, single parent and the rest. But I am alive and being positive and being strong even though not always easy is the way I live each day.

Did you get the results and what was it?

xx

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03/08/2008 17:10

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Hello alive,

What a miserable year you have had, and what a positive attitude you have taken. I think you are incredibly brave.

Plasmo x

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03/08/2008 17:28

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Hi Alive
Hope all goes well for you. I knew someone who was on herceptin for a couple of years, and it worked for her.
You've had so many changes in your life, in a short time, but your positive personality will win through, bless you x

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08/09/2008 20:05

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I know how you are feeling, you have been fast tracked to give you the best help and support quickly so you don't have to worry for to long.
Love and positve thoughts for you x
Linzy

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18/09/2008 20:38

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I know that if lumps are mobile, this is usually a good sign. God bless you, we are all thinking of you and praying for the perfect outcome.

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01/10/2008 10:31

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Hello There, I had breast cancer in 1994, I went through all of the treatment and came through. I still go to have a Mamogram every year and still take Tamoxifen, this being my choice. The advise I was give at the time was all treatments are just for your condition. And take notice of your Consultant and Onchogist. Very Best wishes Smokey.

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01/10/2008 10:37

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Hello Pink Lady, how are you doing, I have only just joined Forum, and your note was quite touching, please let me know how you are, I am a cancer victim also but some years on now and so far so good. Lots of good wishes to you. Smokey

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05/10/2008 12:18

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Pink lady, currently in same position as you, so it was comforting to know I'm not alone.

The replies to your post at least give some hope even if its impossible to remove the fear.

Best wishes to you and all in the same position xx

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06/10/2008 22:43

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Alive, I've been living well on Herceptin for the past three and a half years - I have it at home now, and it's a breeze. My Oncologist told me the world record on this treatment is 11 years - and that's only because it's only been used for 11 years. It's a good treatment. Stay with it.

When I was diagnosed, my daughter was just 10, and her father a complete waste of space; but we've come through it. You are doing everything you can, staying positive, for yourself and for your son. Key thing is to think yourself into that top percentile of survivors.

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08/11/2008 20:21

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I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer at the last month. Her2 negative but 8/8 hormone receptive!
Just come out of hospital today having had a wide local excision where the cancer was orignally taken from, sentinel lymph node removal and a second biopsy from the other breast.
Feeling very scared and go back to get the results oflymph node and biopsy of second lump on tuesday.
The support and love from family and friends has meant so much.
Advise anyone in the smae position to talk!
Bethy
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