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My mum has cancer! UPDATED

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  • aggypanthus
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    Hi Scrappie and Boo.

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  • masonsmum
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    Hi everyone thanks so much again for the messages and posts I am just back from the hospital with my mum and the news is better than we could ever have wished for.

    She doesn't have cancer... it's a rare condition called microglandular adenosis which still requires surgery but is non malignant.

    We are utterly delighted but also disappointed in the NHS as they did outright tell mum she had cancer but we can't complain as never expected this news, so thanks again everyone x
  • Indie_Kid
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    I hope your mum gets the treatment she needs x
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    delurking just to say I'm so very pleased for you and your family :) fantastic outcome x

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  • aggypanthus
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    Great news !
  • whitewing
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    The NHS in our area are excellent at treating breast cancer. It is probably because they thought it was cancer that your mum got to the bottom of it very quickly. Delighted for you that it isn't cancer. Good luck for the op.
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  • ada-or-ardor
    ada-or-ardor Posts: 136 Forumite
    That is amazing news!!!! :)

    So so happy for you and your family. I hope she recovers from this other thing very soon.
  • savingmummy
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    Wonderful news.
    I hope she recovers well from surgery x
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  • nuttywoman
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    Hi everyone , I came home today after having my surgery yesterday , apart from being sore and tired I feel fine. Got to go to breast clinic in 2 weeks so it will be taken from there .
    I can`t complain about any of my treatments at all , its the NHS at its best xx
  • jaylee3
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    Good news all round! :D
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