Newly diagnosed Invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer
Wed, 28/07/2010 - 22:45
I have only just being diagnosed and further tests have shown cancer has spread to the lymph nodes.
Will be having operation in a week to remove lymph nodes and then that will be checked to see if its travelled any further.
After that i start chemo which will be 6 sessions and then radiation.
I am scared out of my mind and would love for anyone to tell me their experience with the treatment and what to expect.
Will i still be able to work etc
Briony
Fri, 30/07/2010 - 19:29
#2
Re: Newly diagnosed Invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer
Hi Briony,
Sorry to hear you've been diagnosed. One thing I can tell you is, you're not alone - you're on a path being walked by millions of women and some men around the world.
You might also consider joining the Aussie Breast Cancer Forum
http://bcaus.org.au/forum/
and if you're under forty years young, the Planet Cancer social networking site
http://myplanet.planetcancer.org
There's also a wonderful website called Breastcancer.org which is a mine of valuable information about breast cancer and its treatment and it has the biggest breast cancer community discussion boards on the internet
http://breastcancer.org
Good luck with the surgery and good luck on your journey 
Best wishes,
Ed.
Mon, 02/08/2010 - 10:14
#3
Re: Newly diagnosed Invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer
Hi Ed,
Thanks heaps for that info and thanks for replying, i will go and look at that info you have given me,
cheers
briony
Thu, 19/08/2010 - 22:34
#4
Re: Newly diagnosed Invasive ductal carcinoma breast cancer
Hi Briony,
I was also diagnosed not long ago and it has been a rollercoaster ride of emotions. I had a lumpectomy and 31 lymph nodes removed, 26 had cancer.
What I have found is that while I try to be positive and hopeful, I do have my dark moments and that is quite normal.
Spending time with friends and family and just getting on with life are the most important things. I am trying to move beyond thinking of myself as a `cancer patient' and talking cancer and treatment all the time (easier said than done).
It is a scary time, but try to be hopeful and plan for the future.
Best wishes, Kate
Good luck Briony, I hope it all goes well for you.