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DEBBIEF
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Hello and thank you for listening!

i have been diagnosed with breast cancer and had a lumpectomy and lymph nodes removed - asfter having several body scans I am advised that I have further cancer cells in some of the other lymph nodes - which will need to be treated by hormone tablets to manage them.. They have also confirmed I have further cancer in my hip and it is a very rare type - but I am at risk of having a facture and therefore I may need a pin or a pin and plate in my leg.  I have therefore been referred to Stanmore - I have no idea of how much I am at risk and not being given any guideance about the cancer in my hip as I have no pain and therefore no signs of any of this.  I just don't know what to think and what to do - please help

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    Hi there Debbie ... I'm a fellow breast cancer lass ... And the one thing that l ponder on is, mostly there's no pain ... Nearly every other condition is all about feeling unwell .. cancer truly is like the invisible enimy ... Creeping it's way into our bodies and lives uninvited ..

    Sadly I can't help on your symptoms ... But there's a free phone on here and McMillan have one too .. they are there Monday to Friday ... They may help with the info or where to find it ...

    But just know your not alone, lots of us on here all with different stages and treatments ... And like you l feel confused too at times ... So hold on in there ... Sending you a hug from one cancer buddy who's on this journey with you.... Chrisie x

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    Hi Debbie, D'you know what the cancer in your hip is; is it myeloma by any chance or a solitary plasmacytoma?
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    Dear Chrisie, Thank you so much for your message - the time between each appointment seems like months rather than days. I appreciate your hug and am giving you a hug back.
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    Hi 

    I have no idea what type of cancer is in my hip - I have been told it is very rare and that I am at serious risk of a fracture.  Although I can still walk and am in no pain.  It all feels very strange.  What if I am making it worse by walking as normal?

     

    Thank you for your message.

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