Hello, and thank you for your post.

I am sorry to hear about your situation and the worry it is causing you.

While I know it was a worrying experience, it was good that the person doing your ultrasound was so thorough. I am sorry to hear about the pain and bruising you have. Hopefully, over a few days, this will lessen and get better.

But I am afraid that you are going to have to wait for your next appointment to see if anything is the matter. Waiting is never easy, so try and do your best to keep your mind off this.

In the meantime you are welcome to get back to us if you need any more information or support. You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline. The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040, and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

Take care

Caroline 

Hi, thank you for replying. I’m sorry I haven’t replied sooner, but went into denial. I received my diagnosis yesterday, stage 3A cancer that has spread to one lymph node. It’s a fast growing type that involves Her2, but I haven’t really understood that part! 
Now awaiting a CT scan which obviously can’t come soon enough as I’ve convinced myself that it’s already spread everywhere. Every ache and pain is causing me to panic. Chemo will follow on from the results of the scan, with surgery and radiotherapy after that. Needless to say I’m reeling a bit. From a cyst in December to a 75mm mass in March, it’s all come as a huge shock. 

Hello AniJ and thanks for getting back to us again.

I am sure that it takes time to process all the information as there is so much to take on board.

Breast Cancer Now have a page on their website explaining more about HER2 breast cancer which you may find helpful to read through.

We do have a page on our website about how to help prepare for treatment which you might find helpful to look at.

There is lots of support around and this can help over the next few weeks. A lot of hospitals have a Maggies near them but you can also access these support centres on line.

I do hope your treatment goes well. Do give us a ring if you want to go though anything.

The number to ring is freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open Monday to Friday 9 am to 5 pm.

All the best,

Catherine

Thank you Catherine. Have spoken to the breast care nurse today, and I now understand the type, and the grade. She was very reassuring. My scan is next week so at least I have the start date to focus on now. 

Thank you all for everything you do. The support out there really is second to none.