I too had never had an op before and was diagnosed with breast cancer in July. I had a long wait 6 weeks and it was a horrible time as it was playing on my mind and was terrified of the treatment and being put under.  Accepting there was no way out helped on the lead up. The day itself was overwhelming but the good thoughts that it will be out and I can get on with my life helped. I found the whole walking to the anaesthetic room and waiting to be put under awful but it was a temporary situation. Next I heard a voice saying it’s all over , as I started to become aware and there was no memory of anything and you are back to the recovery room. That all went well and on results day 2 weeks later, had good news - lump is out, single node clear BUT we didn’t get enough of a margin on one little bit! I felt sick to the pit of my stomach as that meant another Op. I just couldn’t believe my ears esp as I hadn’t expected that so sadly back again through the process a month later but it was shorter. It was easier second time as you know what to expect- the fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Please don’t worry too much as it’s an everyday thing for the experts and almost like a conveyor belt with multiple surgeries each week.  You will be fine and cancer free. Wishing you well soon.

I too had never had an op before and was diagnosed with breast cancer in July. I had a long wait 6 weeks and it was a horrible time as it was playing on my mind and was terrified of the treatment and being put under.  Accepting there was no way out helped on the lead up. The day itself was overwhelming but the good thoughts that it will be out and I can get on with my life helped. I found the whole walking to the anaesthetic room and waiting to be put under awful but it was a temporary situation. Next I heard a voice saying it’s all over , as I started to become aware and there was no memory of anything and you are back to the recovery room. That all went well and on results day 2 weeks later, had good news - lump is out, single node clear BUT we didn’t get enough of a margin on one little bit! I felt sick to the pit of my stomach as that meant another Op. I just couldn’t believe my ears esp as I hadn’t expected that so sadly back again through the process a month later but it was shorter. It was easier second time as you know what to expect- the fear of the unknown is the worst thing. Please don’t worry too much as it’s an everyday thing for the experts and almost like a conveyor belt with multiple surgeries each week.  You will be fine and cancer free. Wishing you well soon.