I'm 49. A routine mammogram and biopsy has diagnosed me with invasive ductal carcinoma. I am beyond shocked and very upset. Apparently, there's no lump yet, just a small scattering of little cells over an 8mm area, some benign but some not. I am scheduled for a lumpectomy in 2 weeks + radiotherapy. The surgeon thinks my lymph nodes are clear so chemo shouldn't be necessary. I will need to take Tamoxifen as it is hormone receptive.

I am terrified this is going to kill me. And I'm terrified how I will react to Tamoxifen. This is because it will surpress my oestrogen completely won't it? I suffered terribly with hormonal anxiety/depression caused by the peri menopause, and taking a high dose of oestrogen + sertraline was very effective in curing the depression. But on the other hand has taking a high dose of oestrogen for nearly 4 years caused my IDC?

I am so scared of my diagnosis. The surgeon and nurse seemed quite cavalier about my diagnosis, saying I have an excellent prognosis, and I shouldn't be too worried. 

Would love to hear stories of people recovering and being cured.