Stage 1 breast cancer - just been diagnosed and it's finally hit me. Finding it hard to keep this to myself but don't want to worry my family

Hello I have just been diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer on my right breast after a routine mammogram. It was a big shock as always thought I was healthy, I walk a lot and on my feet all day in my job. I am not overweight but have put on weight around my waist, usually middle age spread. I went through menopause about 10 years ago and apparently my tumor is estrogen fed which comes from menopause and added weight. 

I am currently having further tests on my left breast as unusual cells came up on a MRI. Since my diagnosis I have been holding it together and carrying on as normal, but today I came home after a walk and was soaked from the rain and just burst into tears. I am finding this hard to keep to myself but don't want to worry my family so dismissing it.

Has anyone else felt this way? I assume this is normal as the shock has finally hit me.

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  • Hi there. When I read your post I thought I was reading about me! I have also been diagnosed after a routine screening and thought there must be some mistake. I am in total shock. I have had biopsies and tomorrow I am having a contract enhanced spectral mammogram. I also do not want to worry family and really don’t know what to think myself. Everyone says waiting is the hardest part. Good luck. You are certainly not alone.

  • Hi Wiganfc,

    Thank you for replying. 

     I had something similar, I had an MRI with contrast it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be.

    Yesterday I went for a ultra sound and they took a biopsy of something found on that,  My journey seems to get longer and longer as hoping for a surgery date originally for a lumpectomy now being told that could change because they have found further cancerous cells.

    I understand that the doctors are unable to confirm anything until all the information is together but the waiting is so worrying.

    I hope tomorrow goes well for you

    Let us know

  • Thankyou. I feel we are kindred spirits so will keep in touch. What hospital trust are you with. I live in Leicester. It’s such a shock isn’t it when you feel you are healthy. Hope all goes well for you. 

  • Hi Cherry,

    I am glad to hear that you had an ultrasound yesterday. Did they say when you might get the result of this? Here's hoping that if this cancer in the other breast, that you have caught it early too.

    Please let us know how you get on.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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