Hi C

I completely understand how overwhelming this is, I was diagnosed in Nov and although at 47 I'm older than you, it was still a huge shock.

I've now had a lumpectomy and think my next step will be chemo in the next few weeks, so I can update you on how it is then.

What I would say is try not to jump to far ahead until your doctors have all the info. I also had MRI and a few biopsies and scans. Once they have all the details they will build a plan for you..not everyone needs chemo and each persons treatment can be different they won't know until they have all the information.

This is the worse time all the waiting, it will get easier once you know the full picture you can come out fighting ready to get through it and get back to yourself.

im here if you need to chat ️ this forum is great, just read all the positive posts for people who are through the other side...that will be you soon so keep smiling xxxxx

Hi C

I completely understand how overwhelming this is, I was diagnosed in Nov and although at 47 I'm older than you, it was still a huge shock.

I've now had a lumpectomy and think my next step will be chemo in the next few weeks, so I can update you on how it is then.

What I would say is try not to jump to far ahead until your doctors have all the info. I also had MRI and a few biopsies and scans. Once they have all the details they will build a plan for you..not everyone needs chemo and each persons treatment can be different they won't know until they have all the information.

This is the worse time all the waiting, it will get easier once you know the full picture you can come out fighting ready to get through it and get back to yourself.

im here if you need to chat ️ this forum is great, just read all the positive posts for people who are through the other side...that will be you soon so keep smiling xxxxx

Hi,

Thanks for your reply, like you say it doesn't really matter you are always shocked! 

Yes please, I am interested in speaking to people that have or are going through chemo just be mentally prepared. 

I am taking it all as it comes but from what they know thats currently been told to be my first treatment method. 

Yes all the reading is helping, thanks very much and I hope the rest of your treatment goes well. 

C xx 

Hi C

once you  have the info on your treatment you will feel a lot better I promise! I was all over the place when I was first diagnosed, hardly sleeping or eating and now im Up and fighting!!

i was initially told chemo first (I'm grade 2 ductal,HER2 positive ) followed by surgery however after MRI showed 18mm they changed it to surgery first.

I had lumpectomy and some lymph nodes removed 20th  dec and  got results today showing it's all out and nothing in lymphs wooohooo! 
I should be starting chemo and targeted therapy in next few weeks once my wounds are healed but as a preventative measure. 

Long way to go but I can now see a light at the end of the tunnel and so will you soon....I will update you on the chemo and cold cap as going to give that a go to ( worth a try eh).

stay positive and you have got this ️ it's just a bump in your long road xxxx