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Cancer diagnosis

mariadomenica — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:27:55 GMT

On 8/22 my life took a turn when I was told I have breast cancer. I never in my years ever missed a mammogram but mammograms have been missing this mass for 5 years....I am very scared....waiting for my MRI to be read on this Holiday weekend....to determine next step....I know it is an estrogen + invasive carcinoma.....I am 68 years old....never smoked...healthy otherwise..no family history...breastfed my children....Please QVC family....prayers I ask you for prayers.....thank you....Diane

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mariadomenica — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:28:13 GMT

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haddon9 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:58:21 GMT

@mariadomenica Prayers sent your way that everything goes well for you. I can understand how scared you must be. Fingers crossed for the best possible outcome.

BTW, I'm a Diane too.

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Sooner — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:34:35 GMT

@mariadomenica I am so very sorry you are going through this. Absolutely you have my prayers. We have been in dire situations a few years ago with many praying and received comfort and help and healing from them.

I know you are scared, of course you are, but please take some comfort in the sincere best wishes and strength of prayers from me and from many others here.

Please come back and let us know how you are doing and never hesitate to ask for prayers!

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LTT1 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:36:23 GMT

@mariadomenica

I am sending you my prayers.🙏🏻

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wagirl — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:39:47 GMT

@mariadomenica --I am very sorry for your news. But it is not a death sentence. You sound like me--only I was dx in 2012 with stage 3a invasive lobular cancer all hormone positive at age 58. I had the same history as you. And last June I was declared cured of cancer by my oncologist!! Went thru surgery and chemo and radiation and preventative drugs. It was all terriying and horrible but I made it!! What's important is that you found it now and are going to get rid of it. Yes prayers are nice--but you need medical advice and care more. Do your research and find an excellent medical team and hospital. Make sure you ask questions and hopefully you have good support from family and friends--- feel sorry and scared for yourself, but then just get mad and go forward. The cancer survivors board in Wellness has some really good people that you can sound off to---we have had all types of cancer. Keep us posted!!

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just bee — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:44:46 GMT

@mariadomenica

I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in late March. Started chemotherapy in May -- infusions every other week -- and finished my eighth and final infusion two weeks ago,

Have a bit of a break before I start chemoradiation on the 25th. That will be 5 days a week for six weeks.

The goal is to shrink my two-inch tumor and then have surgery.

Staff has been great. As for the medications, there have been side effects -- some more annoying than others -- but, overall, I'm functioning and still working as an RN.

Grateful that I haven't experienced any nausea or vomiting. Every patient's response to the treatment is different.

There are so many on the forums who have experienced what you're going through right now. I'm certain that if you have any concerns you will find support here.

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Loveac — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:43:31 GMT

I will be saying healing prayers for you. I am so sorry that you have this diagnosis. Try to remain positive, do what needs to be done to make yourself well again. Please keep us posted so we can give you support. Sending warm hugs to you. 🙏🏻💕

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On It — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:44:04 GMT

Being scared is a natural reaction to the diagnosis of cancer. Getting the results from the MRI will give a better result of what is actually there. Treatments today are much more effective than even a few years ago. Stay positive.

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San Antonio Gal — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:50:27 GMT

@mariadomenica - Prayers your way. Take care and please keep us posted.

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DSD2 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:52:07 GMT

I am so very sorry to hear your diagnosis. It is especially difficult as you had your regularly scheduled mammograms and yet the mass was not "caught". You have my heartfelt prayers and encouragement.

I believe in the power of medicine but more so, in the power of prayer. May God give you the strength to fight, to endure, to persevere. Please let us know how you are doing. God bless.

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kathie66 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 14:56:49 GMT

Prayers sent

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Shanus — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:01:49 GMT

@mariadomenica Thinking positive thoughts for you as you go through this sometimes scary time. Have strength and faith.

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Kachina624 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:06:30 GMT

@just bee wrote:
@mariadomenica

I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in late March. Started chemotherapy in May -- infusions every other week -- and finished my eighth and final infusion two weeks ago,

Have a bit of a break before I start chemoradiation on the 25th. That will be 5 days a week for six weeks.

The goal is to shrink my two-inch tumor and then have surgery.

Staff has been great. As for the medications, there have been side effects -- some more annoying than others -- but, overall, I'm functioning and still working as an RN.

Grateful that I haven't experienced any nausea or vomiting. Every patient's response to the treatment is different.

There are so many on the forums who have experienced what you're going through right now. I'm certain that if you have any concerns you will find support here.

@just bee I didn't know about your diagnosis. Did you not announce it until now or did I miss it? Anyway, I'm so sorry to hear it but it sounds like you've got things under control. Cancer has become so common that it's not IF you'll get it but WHEN. Thankfully treatment has come a long way. Are you going to the UNM Cancer Center?

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KBEANS — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:09:57 GMT

@mariadomenica

Please be assured that I am thinking of you, praying for you and sending well wishes your way.

I know you are facing a scary situation and you wouldn't be human if you weren't feeling scared.
Reach out to those that love you and that are closest to you for the support they will be eager to give you. 🥰

Also, come here and feel supported by those in this community, who are rooting for you.

Bless you. Kbeans

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Kachina624 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:13:52 GMT

@mariadomenica So sorry to hear of your diagnosis, and what a dismal holiday weekend you must be having. Treatment for all cancers has come such a long way that I think you can be optimistic about a bright outlook. I would've, however, had some choice words for the radiologist who had been reading those mammograms.

Keep your chin up and let us know how you're doing

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Jordan2 — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:13:52 GMT

@mariadomenica I am so sorry for your diagnosis, I hope you get the results you want and I will pray for you. Just try to take things one step at a time, I also feel a good attitude helps. Again, good luck.

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just bee — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:15:22 GMT

@Kachina624 wrote:

@just bee wrote:
@mariadomenica

I was diagnosed with rectal cancer in late March. Started chemotherapy in May -- infusions every other week -- and finished my eighth and final infusion two weeks ago,

Have a bit of a break before I start chemoradiation on the 25th. That will be 5 days a week for six weeks.

The goal is to shrink my two-inch tumor and then have surgery.

Staff has been great. As for the medications, there have been side effects -- some more annoying than others -- but, overall, I'm functioning and still working as an RN.

Grateful that I haven't experienced any nausea or vomiting. Every patient's response to the treatment is different.

There are so many on the forums who have experienced what you're going through right now. I'm certain that if you have any concerns you will find support here.
@just bee I didn't know about your diagnosis. Did you not announce it until now or did I miss it? Anyway, I'm so sorry to hear it but it sounds like you've got things under control. Cancer has become so common that it's not IF you'll get it but WHEN. Thankfully treatment has come a long way. Are you going to the UNM Cancer Center?

@Kachina624

It's come up on a few threads.

And, yes, I'm getting treatment at the Cancer Center.

When I started going there a few months ago, there was no waiting. Now there seems to be so many more patients.

It is common. Everyone I've talked to has either had cancer or has known someone with cancer.

I had a 14 year-old psych patient recently who is in remission. A lot to go through at that age.

It affects everyone in some way, doesn't it?

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mizree — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:15:48 GMT

@mariadomenica so sorry for your diagnosis. i pray you have the best of care and make a complete recovery. i hope you have someone to accompany you to appointments and take meticulous dated notes. if this finding was at same location as your previous mammograms, you may want to take all of your records now and get a second opinion. my prayers for your peace and strength in the fight ahead. keep us posted of your progress. hugs

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Franklinbell — Mon, 04 Sep 2023 15:16:20 GMT

Prayers sent!