I have breast cancer

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elisa60
elisa60 Member Posts: 88
edited July 2018 in Just Diagnosed

Been at the doctor office all day. I got bad news today I have breast cancer. Devastating was not the outcome I have prayed for. I cried but the only thing that made me feel a little better that the mass was still contained In my breast and the doctor told me I have a very good chance. I have to go July 24 and have a portacath put in my chest so I can start chemo. Everybody on BCO have been so good to me, giving me so much good advice. encouraging words and helpful articles, you all was another reason for my strength. I was blessed the day I found this website. Thanks a million. I will keep all of you posted on my journey.

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  • star2017
    star2017 Member Posts: 827
    edited July 2018

    I’m sorry you got this diagnosis, but I’m glad to hear the prognosis is good. You’re not alone.


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  • Georgia1
    Georgia1 Member Posts: 1,321
    edited July 2018

    Elisa, thank you for letting us know. We pray this journey is easy for you and stand by to help.

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  • Lucy55
    Lucy55 Member Posts: 3,044
    edited July 2018

    (( Elisa..)) sorry to hear your news ..we all know how you are feeling ...Please come and chat here whenever you need ...You are in the hardest stage of all at the moment ..hang in there ...once your plan is in place and treatment is under way you will start to feel a lot better .


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  • PhoenixCruiser
    PhoenixCruiser Member Posts: 118
    edited July 2018

    So sorry. This board has been so helpful to me as well.

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  • mustlovepoodles
    mustlovepoodles Member Posts: 2,825
    edited July 2018

    I'm sorry for your new diagnosis. Not what any of us want to hear, for sure. Hang in there. (I didn't love having my porto-cath but it sure was convenient during chemo, since I have terrible veins.)

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  • Rrobin0200
    Rrobin0200 Member Posts: 433
    edited July 2018

    I'm so sorry that you've had to join this “club." BUT, I'm glad you've found us. You will get such valuable information here. Not to mention the emotional support. We are all here for you, albeit miles away. Let us know what we can do for you at this time. We’ve been there.

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  • elisa60
    elisa60 Member Posts: 88
    edited July 2018

    star2017 thank you so much.

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  • elisa60
    elisa60 Member Posts: 88
    edited July 2018

    Rrobin0200 I am so glad I found you and all the other great people who have given me so much encouragements and advice. It's like I found a lot of people here who can relate to me and I will keep you up on what's going on. I know I will have my ups and down days but it good to know I can turn to others who being there. Thank you so much.

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  • Moderators
    Moderators Member Posts: 25,912
    edited July 2018

    Elisa, we're sorry for such unwelcome news, but glad you're finding great support and information here in this wonderful Community. You know we're here for you!

    We wanted to recommend you the following section from our main site. It's called Breastcancer 101, specially designed for those newly diagnosed and their loved ones, to help you understand your diagnosis and next steps.

    Hope this helps! Please, continue to let us know how you're doing!

    The Mods


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  • elisa60
    elisa60 Member Posts: 88
    edited July 2018

    Moderators Thank you for being here for me as well as for others. Now that the anxiety of not knowing is over I can start now on how to taking care of myself and getting my treatments and hopefully one day putting this all behind me. I was blessed when I found BCO. I found people who are going through the same thing that I am going through with. Everything that I wanted to know I have found it here I do not have to go anywhere else. I am gong to Breastcancer 101 now and I will keep you posted and again I appreciate you so much.

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  • elisa60
    elisa60 Member Posts: 88
    edited July 2018

    mustlovepoo thank you it was not what I wanted to hear. That what the doctors said a will be easier to for giving my chemo and drawing blood. I do not know what else I will have to need like radiation. The doctors did say the were going to give me some chemo before removing the mass but I will know more when I go back on July 24 to have the port put in. I will keep you posted and again thank you so much.

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  • keepthefaith
    keepthefaith Member Posts: 2,156
    edited July 2018

    elisa, so sorry you had to join us, but you will get a lot of support here, as you already know! The port takes a little getting used to, but worth it! I felt much better mentally and emotionally once the treatment process started. Meanwhile, take care of yourself and don't be afraid to ask questions of your Dr's and on the forum. There is a lot to learn, but you will get through it! Best wishes:).

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