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sarahlou1967
sarahlou1967 Member Posts: 153
edited June 2014 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)

Hi I've just got my results back last night although not fully conclusive the Dr told me it was Ductal and had just touched my lymph nodes although he thinks it has'nt spread yet. Plan of action is 18 weeks of Chemo followed by Mastectomy including node removal then radiation treatment and finally reconstruction. Wow thats a lot to take in. I am really really scared but have managed to keep it together when telling people like my mum and dad etc cause they are even more frightened than I am. Starting chemo end of next week which is really good cause I just want to get on with fighting it now. Did'nt sleep very well last night kept having panic attacks, so took a Diazepam to calm me down which are a god send. Also my elbow joints are really hurting, and I feel a bit dizzy sort of like vertigo all the time not sure what that is whether its because of all the stress and anxiety. Really really worried about this node thing someone tell me its not so bad please?

Sarah Sweety

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited March 2011

    Hi Sarahsweety, of course you are feeling scared and that is very normal.  I'm glad to hear that you have something that can help you sleep.  The dizziness that you are feeling could be from stress and anxiety pushing your blood pressure up and also, if you are not sleeping long enough after taking Diazepam it could also be the after effects of that.  The sore elbows could be from holding yourself tense because of the stress that you are under.  Please try to relax a little, try taking a few really deep breaths in through the nose and slowly out through the mouth.  Your treatment begins next week with the chemo which is systemic. Please don't stress re the node as your doc is not sure if it has reached it or not and your chemo will treat it.  The road ahead will not be an easy one, but please know, that there will be someone here any time you need to talk.  Please stay in touch as we will hold your hand all the way.

    Peace, strength, love n hugs.  Chrissyb

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  • anonymice
    anonymice Member Posts: 532
    edited March 2011

    Sarah, I'm so sorry you've joined the club...my treatment plan is nearly identical to yours.  

    ((big hugs)) 

    It's going to be ok.   

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