Been diagnosed with pleomorphic invasive cancer

Booked in for mastectomy in a couple of weeks, just had an CT scan to see if its spread.this cancer was oestrogen positive HER 2 negative.At first the nurse was very positive and explained that it can be beat but reading the info im not so sure

please help

  • Hi Elaine1234,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. Where have you been reading your information about this from? We usually advise people not to consult "Dr Google" in the early days. This is because a lot of the information is poorly researched, out of date and aimed at the more spectacular cases - this usually, only serves to scare us further!

    Try to place your faith in your care team. They work with cancers day-in-day-out and they wouldn't tell you that it was treatable, if they didn't feel it was. You will find that most cancer doctors are very forthright and tell things as they are. If you have any concerns, write them down and take this list to your next appointment. You are entitled to know everything there is to know about your type of cancer before you start to consider any treatment options.

    Have you had your CT results yet? I sincerely hope that there is no spread.

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • No not had the results yet had the CT scan yesterday, just so drained and don't think I can do this.I'm so scared what if its spread I'm feeling every twinge, think I'll get my results Thursday really dont feel strong enough, trying to stay positive but as the day goes on begin to crumble.

    Thank you for your reply  

  • Hi Elaine,

    I'm glad to hear that you've already had your CT scan. You can do this and you will get through it and, once treatment is all over, you'll come out a stronger person. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for good news on Thursday.

    Don't forget to let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx