Hello and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so anxious about your surgery next week.

Stage 1 breast cancer is classified as an early stage cancer but I know how easy it can be to let your mind run away with you. You may find it helpful to look at the information on our website about stage 1 breast cancer here.

The surgeon will get a better idea when the cancer has been removed and the pathologist has looked at it under a microscope but it would be unlikely to spread in that time frame particularly as it is at such an early stage.

If you have been given a breast care nurse you may find it helpful to chat through your concerns with them and let them know how anxious you are feeling.

If you would like to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses then you are very welcome to do so.

Our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine

Hello and thanks for your post,

I am sorry to hear that you are feeling so anxious about your surgery next week.

Stage 1 breast cancer is classified as an early stage cancer but I know how easy it can be to let your mind run away with you. You may find it helpful to look at the information on our website about stage 1 breast cancer here.

The surgeon will get a better idea when the cancer has been removed and the pathologist has looked at it under a microscope but it would be unlikely to spread in that time frame particularly as it is at such an early stage.

If you have been given a breast care nurse you may find it helpful to chat through your concerns with them and let them know how anxious you are feeling.

If you would like to ring and chat through any of this with one of the helpline nurses then you are very welcome to do so.

Our number is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and we are here Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine