Awaiting appointment

Hi everyone, I'm Barb and I'm waiting to see a breast specialist due to having the symptoms of inflammatory breast cancer. I'm frustrated at my almost 5 week wait and terrified because it's actually happening on Thursday. I've imagined every scenario possible as I'm sure everyone in this position does. I only hope that if I do have IBC the lengthy wait hasn't advanced it to stage 4. It's a quite rare and aggressive cancer that is usually diagnosed at stage 3 b, 3c or 4. 

  • I'm not sure what time your appointment is today Barb but I just wanted to wish you all the best and let you know we'll be thinking of you.

    We'll have our fingers crossed for good news.

    Kind regards,

    Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator

  • Thanks Steph,

    Unfortunately it wasn't good news. I have inflammatory breast cancer. It's spread to the lymph nodes under my arm. I had several biopsies done yesterday and go back for the results on 9th September. I'll find out if it's stage 3 or 4.

    It didn't come as a shock . I knew that I have it. I did have a meltdown last night and I'm sure it won't be the last but I'm carrying on as normal until I begin the fight of my life. I've decided not to tell my sons until I have all the facts . I've told a friend and my husband was with me but so far I've kept it to myself.