Hi my name is amanda and felt my story would be helpful to other's that have or had breast cancer.my uncertainties started when I noticed changes in one of my nipples.the colour had changed and it became very ichy.after noticing some yellow discharge I went to the doctors who said it may be an infection in the milk ducts . antibiotics were prescribed.
There was a slight improvement , however months later I noticed this problem getting worse and there was blood stained discharge coming from the nipple.
after a 2nd visit to the doctor I was sent for a mamagram and scan.
this test found no evidence of anything untoward and after 2 weeks during a follow up appointment at the hospital , the word pagents disease of the nipple was mentioned.a biopsy was needed there and then due to changes in the nipple.the consultant reassured me it may simply be eczema or this pagents disease. This was a rare cancer.the word cancer scared me but I was hopeful once the consultant informed us it was treatable.
another 2 weeks of waiting for the biopsy results which confirmed it was this pagents.
a date was given for an operation to remove the nipple and areola. Once this was removed the consultant said that would be the end of it.
the operation was done and it was confirmed they had found a tumour also in the breast. My world fell
apart when they told me the tumour was aggressive
And her2 positive. After consideration I opted for a mascetony. After an 8 hr operation they found another tumour and widedpread cancer cells.
im now having chemo . radiotherapy and taking part in trial which I will have a new drug.my life is upside down.im on a rollercaster and gutted I have had to cancel my wedding in mexico. I recently started to lose my hair so ive taken control and shaved it off.
The key to this terrible disease is to take the control back .stay positive and focused and kick cancers ass
stoke on trent, United Kingdom