Hi Sparkleandshine,

Most cancers are fed by oestrogen and these will respond to hormone therapy to block the oestrogen - this is good news. It is not so good to hear that it has spread to your lymph nodes, but you will know the full extent of this after you have your scan

I have had both a lumpectomy and a double mastectomy and I found the mastectomies far easier to cope with than the lumpectomy. I do hope that you can go ahead with yours before Christmas. I am delighted to hear that you found your care team so empathic and I hope that this continues throughout your cancer journey.

Please keep in touch. Remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you so much for your message, should I be concerned that it has spread to my lymph nodes as I thought this was common xxx