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Type 1 and breast cancer

Published by Hoppy59 in the blog Hoppy59's blog. Views: 855

Just before Christmas, I met a friend in town and gave her a hug. Our boobs clashed and I thought "Mmm, that hurt". Didn't think any more about it until end of January when I felt a large lump in my right breast. Booked a doctors appointment and was seen in the Breast Care clinic two weeks later. After talking with a lovely and reassuring consultant I was told it was probably tissue thickening due to my diabetes. I'd never heard of that happening! However, he wanted to do a mammogram, ultrasound and biopsy just in case. A week later I was back in clinic to be told I had Stage 2 invasive ductal cancer and would need chemotherapy, radiotherapy followed by surgery. My first chemo appointment is next week.
Mar 2, 2018
  • Diakat
    Diakat Mar 2, 2018
    Hope all goes well. Hug (without hurting boob clash). X
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  • lindijanice
    lindijanice Mar 3, 2018
    Hey Hoppt59, I am so sorry to hear that you have to go through this. As a two time breast cancer survivor I think I know a bit of what you are going through at the moment....it is devastating to be sure, but never give up, keep fighting, remember that "this too shall pass" and you need to focus on staying as healthy as you can, don't worry about anybody but yourself, take any and all help that is offered to you.....don't let pride get in the way. I don't know what your marital status is or if you have children, but they need to know what is going on, even if explained in very basic terms....
    I was 35 with the first breast - stage3 - with a 3 and 6 year old - really tough, and a very supportive hubby. That was 33 years ago! It was the same type you have. Five years later, the other breast and a very aggressive cancer....I'm still here:)
    Treatments have changed so very much since then so I am sure you will be in good hands and respond well to the treatments. Going through it all feels like a living hell at times, but do not despair!! I can't begin to tell you how important having a positive attitude that you are going to beat this is to your success.
    Have no idea what this will do to your diabetes, but persevere with it. I didn't have diabetes then....but I am guessing you are in good control and will figure out what to do.
    If you would like to PM me, please feel free to do so. My thoughts and prayers will be with you and your family. Blessings/L
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  • Hoppy59
    Hoppy59 Mar 3, 2018
    Thank you so much for your replies. It's good to hear from other people and their experiences. I haven't told many people as I am a teacher at our local primary school and really don't want the whole town knowing! My diabetes is quite well controlled and I have an insulin pump which is amazing! I am married with an adult son and two adult step children. Most of my friends have been amazing apart from our best friends who I haven't seen or heard from since my diagnosis. That hurts but I understand that some people are afraid and don't know what to say. I'm optimistic. I think the lifelong battles with diabetes makes you a fighter! Xxx
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