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My wife is 52 years old, she had an ultrasound done on her breast because she felt a lump. Her doctor called her personally and said she needed to meet with a specialist and have a mammogram and biopsy done. They saw small cysts but also found a 2cm mass. Her appointment is this Thursday. Can you give me any insight on her situation?
thank you! Her mother went through breast cancer 7 years ago, she is now 75
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Tazchurch falco43489
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janet74211 falco43489
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No doubt your both in turmoil right now.
Try not to worry too much. They will do a biopsies and the samples will be sent off. Mammogram will show up exact situation of the cancer and they will show you what it looks like.They will talk you through everything you need to know. Not sure if you will see specialist same day or not. I
Saw mine one week later when all the results were in. It depends on how your NHS works. I found the staff were great, very caring. When you see the specialist you will get all the info you need. And then they will go through treatment. I was unlucky to have 2 x 3cm tumours and both heading for each other which would make it a 10 cm tumour or more when they reached each other. My treatment was mastectomy and reconstruction. I would imagine chemotherapy would be offered to your wife. But the bright side of this is that caught early then they can sort it all.
Where I live we have a place called MAGGIE'S, they are brilliant look them up on line. Also you can ring McMillan s, believe between 9 - 8pm. I have used both of these are was given so much help and info. O800 no. for Macmillan sorry do not have the rest but easily found on line. If anything can help you with let me know.
falco43489 janet74211
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janet74211 falco43489
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How things are done in Toronto. As far as I know McMillan 's.are also in Canada. But you would have some organisation with which you can get in touch with. Fingers crossed things go well for your wife.
falco43489 janet74211
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falco43489 janet74211
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janet74211 falco43489
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This is a tough time for both of you. Will be thinking of you both. Until you get biopsy results it's a waiting game. Do let us know how you get on.
falco43489 janet74211
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janet74211 falco43489
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Of letrosole, cancer free.
Please try and keep a positive outlook. Not easy to do.