BREAST CANCER

hello to everyone, i was told 3 weeks ago i have left breast cancer after having a lump examined. i had the mammogram scan and x ray all showed up suspicious lump, i then had needle biopsy. I went away retuned a week later and yes was told that i have very nasty cells at work, hmmm ok so where too now.... friday 16 lumpectomy radiation at christies and hormone meds for 5 years. I was fortunate enough to have good friends who took me on holiday so at least i am tanned before i have surgery at least i look healthy even tho im not.... my mind frame is fighting negative thoughts and laughing at the thought of half a breast thats what i show to everyone else but i am sat here at home alone and tearfull at the possible outcome. i already have 2 autoimmune dieseases and wonder where will having breast cancer leave me for the future, but only here do i feel safe to express such fear. My absolute regard and comfort to all who are trying to deal with our personel issues. xx

  • Hi.my names Maz.I am 61...I was told last Friday yes you have breast cancer.. it's very hard to rid those horrible thought out of your head I keep trying but back they creep...I am now waiting for a phone call with a date for my op..(within the next 4 weeks I was told )a lumpectomy and lymph nodes from armpit...if all well when tested approx 6 weeks after op.. radiotherapy..15 sessions mon-Fri for 3 weeks...then fingers and everything else crossed...get back to normal....they make it sound so easy but like you when I am alone tears flow...I have lots of health/stomach problems too and I just seem to get one thing manageable and something else pops up...this is the biggy though and I find myself thinking "why me" haven't I got enough to cope with without this..you sound very much like me with the 'brave face' but screaming underneath....hope all goes well for you...let me know how you get on....XX