Hello Angie,

I just wanted to give you a warm welcome to our friendly forum. You have joined the right place as we have an incredibly fun and friendly bunch of ladies here who have also had a breast cancer diagnosis. There's [@Chriss]‍ , [@TwinTwo]‍ , [@Cornishpastie]‍ , [@lilianahomes]‍ to name just a few and I hope you will hear from them soon as they will completely understand what is going through your head at the moment as you are waiting to get more details about your test results. They will remember too well too what feels like an endless wait to get clear answers.

If you ever needed to talk things through with our cancer nurses, you can ring them on this free number 0808 800 4040 if you live in the UK - their line is open Monday to Friday from 9am to 5pm.

Just a small suggestion but perhaps you could change the title of your post to include the words 'breast cancer'? This will help other ladies who also have breast cancer spot immediately from looking at the title of your post what the subject of your message is going to be so it may attract then more replies.

I am sure you will soon hear from others who have had a similar diagnosis and that they will be here to give you some words of comfort during this very difficult time.

Best wishes,

Lucie, Cancer Chat Moderator

Hi there ...

Like our Lucie says, there are a fare few of us breast ladies on here .. and yes those early days are really scary... wer all different diagnosis and different treatments ... but one thing we all have in common is helping each other kick cancers *** .... 

Cancer wants you to feel weak, lay down, and give in ... we've all had our days where we feel low and down, then we jump back up to get back on the cancer rollercoaster that wer on ... so hold on tight, it's a rough ride but look round, wer all there with you ...  chrissie x

Hi Angie,

Sorry I missed your post, I do try and always respond to new breast cancer posters but missed yours somehow.

Welcome to our lovely club, but sorry you've joined us :(

I'm LJ.  Early May I was diagnosed with "probably stage 2" breast cancer but the edges weren't clear so further tests at the end of May showed it to be stage 3.  2 months on and I've got chemo 4 of 12 next week.  I had no symptoms at all, my lump wasn't even palpable (due to having lots of thick lumpy tissue in both breasts) so it isn't odd that you felt fine.  My mum has had breast cancer twice now, once in her early 40s and once in her 60s, so I've been in your daughters' positions as well (and I'm a twin!).

It is a whirlwind at first but it does, mostly, settle down.  The waits are horrible as once you know you've got it you want treatment or surgery to get going but obviously they need to get all the details of your diagnosis and then work out the best plan for you.

Have they told you what stage your cancer is or what markers it showed?  Or are you in the process of getting further tests to get a clearer picture?

I'll leave it there for now since it's all early days for you and I don't know how much you already know about cancer.  But do come back on if you find it helpful and ask any questions you have or if you just want moral support.

Best wishes,

LJx

Hi Angie

I'm 48 and was diagnosed with invasive breast cancer in March this year. I had two lumpectomys in same breast and sentinel lymph node removal which showed that my cancer was caught early...stage 1b. This meant I didn't need chemo. I had 3 weeks of radiotherapy which ended a month ago. Like you I didn't feel unwell and I had no symptoms. I was picked up through a mammogram. 

It's a rollercoaster hun and you've not long found out. That for me was quite a shock. But I did settle into it all once I had found out the amount of info I needed to make me feel more in control. I know it doesnt feel like it now but you will find your stride too. Give yourself time and space to get to grips with what's going on. I got through it hun with support from some amazing ladies on here. There's [@Dizzle82]‍  [@Sandra123]‍  [@Jbains]‍  and [@rileyroo]‍  also. [@Sandra123]‍  has a thread called the good and the bad and we all chat quite a lot on there. She would be the first to say pop on to the thread if you want and introduce yourself hun. 

If you have any questions, want to rant, moan, or find humour and laughter, just letbus all know x

Hi Tigersbabe2006, 

It is devastating when we hear the word cancer relating to us. we start thinking Why me? we never think it could happen to us, that's how I felt .yes, that waiting part is the worst. I try to push everyone for faster results appointments etc. When I needed my first biopsy they gave me an appointment a month away , well , of course not, I fought and got one in a couple of days a little away from my home and results in 2 days. So try to push things a little, plus that will keep you occupied and your uncertainty time will be less. 

What ever your results are ,remember that breast cancers are one of the most curable types of cancer nowadays. We are here for you whenever you need a friend. We are all in this together and we can beat this monster!!! Please ... be possitive. Let us know your results. Good vives your way. 

Hugs 

Liliana