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Possible breast cancer

JulesCaesar
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Awaiting results from lump in my breast. Just over a week to go but was told that I’d be called back earlier if they came back earlier…Was told that I’ll have to have an operation to remove the mass in my breast and possibly my lymph node. I feel like the results will just confirm what I suspect. Other people in my situation have been told that they don’t think it was cancer…my consultant started to talk about what could be done nowadays…

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    Honestly the 10 days I waited for my results seemed so long and I think I went through every emotion available. My GP was sure it wasn't breast cancer but my consultant was sure it was. (It was and I'm currently going through treatment). The thing to remember is that whatever happens you can't change it but you do have the power to own how you chose to deal with it.   Tell people, share how you feel , most people will be remarkably supportive. 

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    I was in your situation October last year. The results were positive. By the end of November, I'd had the lump removed and lymph nodes from under my right arm. I've not long finished a course of Radiotherapy.  I'm also having to take a hormone tablet every day for the next 5 years. It's not going to be easy...for any of us in this situation. I feel numb about having cancer, even though my oncologist has told me that they removed it all! I still haven't cried over the findings and diagnosis even yet. I wish I could, but feel I have to be strong for my husband, daughter and granddaughter. I was offered counselling and I've taken it. Just take each day as it comes. Surround yourself with support if you are able to. Unfortunately,  my husband hasn't shown much but my daughter has been my rock. If you are offered counselling after your operation, I would consider taking it. It IS scary but you're not alone. Good luck with your diagnosis and operation etc. Fingers crossed for you. Sending hugs. 

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    Thank you so much for this. 

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    Thank you. I’m trying to keep busy at work and hoping for the best. I’m hoping that as I haven’t been called back earlier it might be okay news.

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    Hi JulesCaesar,

    A very warm welcome to our forum.

    I am sorry to hear that your consultant has already suspected cancer in your breast. My surgeon told me this at my first visit too and, unfortunately, it was then confirmed by biopsy. I had a second cancer, just under a year later and again, my surgeon was sure that it was cancer too, but fortunately, biopsy proved that he was wrong. Most surgeons don't mince their words and tell it like it is. If they don't feel that you have cancer, they will tell you this too, The wait for your results gives us some time to digest the fact that it is likely to be a cancer diagnosis and it isn't such a shock, when you get the results of your biopsy.

    A cancer diagnosis is something that none of us want. It is a definite shock and it throws our emotions all over the place, but it is treatable. I was first diagnosed 15 years ago. I found the first year hard going with surgery and treatment, but I coped with all that was thrown at me. I lost my mum to secondary breast cancer 28 years ago. There was just no comparison between the treatment, support and after care, that we both had. Things really have come a long way in the intervening years.

    Despite what I've said, I sincerely hope that your consultant is wrong. I am always here for you, whatever the outcome. Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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