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DrWhoFan10 Member Posts: 3
edited October 2015 in IDC (Invasive Ductal Carcinoma)
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  • DrWhoFan10
    DrWhoFan10 Member Posts: 3
    edited September 2015

    Just wanted to stop in and say hi. My name is sheri and I'm new to these forums. I'm going through treatment now. Finished chemo and radiation, but still go every three weeks for my herceptin infusion. I have Big fears that it will return. Even though my oncologist said it won't. I don't understand how she can say that. Every ache or pain I sit here and think the worst. Cancer sucks

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited September 2015

    DrWhoFan10, cancer does suck, we agree. We also understand the fear of recurrence. You may find this section helpful Managing Breast Cancer Fears. Specifically check out this page: 10 Ways to Manage Fear After Diagnosis. It is very good that your oncologist feels so positive about your outcome. We're all here for you, and really get how you feel!

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  • Englishmummy
    Englishmummy Member Posts: 337
    edited September 2015

    Hello Sherri,

    Happy to 'meet' you, although I wish it were under better circumstances :) Glad you have finished your treatment. IMHO sometimes Dr's say things that make little sense in the reality of our world; perhaps they truly believe their words even if they can seem a little flip to us?

    I don't have the same dx as you but I do have the same fears, I think that most of us here do.  I hope you find the strength you need on the darker days here at BC.org, the resources here really are a ray of light.

    Wishing you health and happiness.

    Hugs, Laura x

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  • msphil
    msphil Member Posts: 1,536
    edited September 2015

    i also felt like that when finished treatment, for a long while, then i prayed for that to leave me, Praise God, iam now a 21yr Survivor,that feeling has long ago.left me, i said for yrs, "i am healed,this cancer has left my body". msphil(idc,stage2, 0-3 nodes, Lmast, chemo, rads, 5yrs tamoxifen)

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  • DrWhoFan10
    DrWhoFan10 Member Posts: 3
    edited September 2015

    thank you everyone

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  • Waterstreet
    Waterstreet Member Posts: 145
    edited October 2015

    I am new here also but envy those of you who have finished anything. I have to wait for Oct. 23rd for surgery and haven't met half of the doctors yet. I have met the surgeon and the support nurse. I have mapping on the 21st, implant of radiation seed on the 22nd and surgery on the 23rd. I got a call yesterday with the date to meet with the radiologist on the 16th. I don't have a clue at this point how to prepare for any of this. I tried to call my support nurse but she is never available and is going to a convention starting next week. I found this web site today and I have been reading posts all day.I do have invasive ductal carsinoma. That is all I know. I am a 66 year old retired teacher and widow. I just moved to this state after my home of 22 years burned to the ground. I guess that money will go for this health issue instead of a new house, but whatever. As long as I can pay the rent and pay on my student loans I will get buy. My last job was teaching computer courses and with that field your always going to school to stay ahead of your students, I was there 14 years. I was also the Admin Specialist of the Information Technology Department at the college.I planned on walking my dog and crocheting and painting after I retired but I haven't got to do that yet all my supplies burned in the house. I may have to get over this fast to go back to work. I do know I have five weeks of radiation treatments after the surgery and he said possible hormone therapy and or chemotherapy. I have had two heart attacks and I don't intend to let this get me down. Any tips about treatments or anything would be welcome.

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  • molliefish
    molliefish Member Posts: 723
    edited October 2015

    Shirley I'm so sad to read your story. I'm sorry you have been diagnosed with cancer, but you've definitely come to the right place for information, support and companionship from a group of ladies and a few gents who are going through it too. The ladies here have lots of great advice and some who live in your home state may be able to point you in the direction of helpful resources you can use as you make your way. All the best to you.;

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  • Waterstreet
    Waterstreet Member Posts: 145
    edited October 2015

    Thank you, I helps to have someone to direct questions to. There are some other places somewhat like this but they require you have your prognosis before you can join the discussions. Breast Cancer Coach told me to contact them again after I have that information.I guess my support nurse is like that too. She is not available but I feel they should not say this is your goto person for this journey if the person is not available or tell you not to contact this person till after your surgery. Thank you for answering my post. I am going to search for more information on what will be needed for the after surgery part.

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