Hello Rachie and Gina and the rest of you lovely ladies,

Just wanted to say hello and share where I'm at - never been on a chat forum before, let alone a cancer one. All feels very weird and like I'm having an outer body experience.

Found a lump on Monday, GP appointment Monday afternoon, followed by breast clinic today - which was beyond brutal.

3 mammograms, a scan, a double biopsy, followed by a consultation with three specialists telling me to prepare myself for the worst and that my next appointment would be to discuss my treatment plan.

Arrived at 10am and left at 3pm completely blindsided. It's all happened in three days and I can't tell if I'm coming or going.

Suppose the only thing I'm clinging on to is that I'll feel better and more in control once I know what the next steps are.

I hope its stage 1, but I'll just need to take it as it comes. Next appointment is one week from today, which means I need to just try and remain upbeat for my daughter. She's 9 and can't wait until Christmas.

My husband is being lovely and I'm now in bed eating Heinz tomato soup whilst watching Sex and the City.

I'm not really in a place to offer support as I'm just so shocked...but I wanted to join your gang and say one thing...we are stronger than we give ourselves credit for and we have to keep reminding ourselves of that.

We've got this.

Keli X

Oh Keli, what a nightmare few days you've had. I assume you had to go to breast clinic on your own too, making this all so much more traumatic.

sending you the biggest hug, here if you need someone to chat to, lots of love xxxx

Hi Gina

I got formally diagnosed on Friday 13th of all days with invasive ductal breast carcinoma,  I had my first bout of chemo yesterday don't feel to bad to be honest but I have been told about 3 days until the side effects kick In. Would live to hear facts from others. You're correct when you say the waiting is the worst it really is. Sending live to you all x

Just wanted to say hi and I wish you all the best and sorry you hear your diagnosis 

I have currently just finished chemo and have my op booked for jan

it certainly has not been an easy ride but talking, asking questions or even just a cry now abd again have helped me through 

if you ever need a chat drop me a message 

wish you all the best 

Michelle 

Hi Michelle 

Thank you for the reply and congratulations on completing your chemo and  I hope you are feeling  a bit better. I'm feeling ok at the moment 2nd chemo booked in on the 29th December. 

Will drop you a line soon.

Take care

Lisa 

Just rest and listen your body 

Here if you need a chat 

stay strong 

Thank you

Take care

Lisa x

Hi Keli 

Thank you for your post , 

Awwww I'm so sorry regarding your diagnosis , it must feel like such a whirlwind 

I'm so sorry that I can't offer any advice but want you to know that I'm thinking of you and if you want to chat I'm here x 

I hope you enjoyed your Heinz tomato soup! ( good shout )

I'm really struggling tbh , 

I just can't help but think about it 24/7 

I know my appointment won't be until after Christmas so I have to just try and muddle through as best I can 

Sending lots of hugs 

Rach xx 

Hi all you lovely brave ladies, this is my first post on here or any where, so apologies if I have not done it correctly!

Stay positive, I have finished my chemo and have just had my operation on my right breast (9th Dec)

I had a procedure called a therapeutic mammoplasty, a type of lumpectomy.  All looking good at the moment, just a little sore.  I have a follow up appointment on christmas Eve to get my results, so I have my fingers crossed that it will be a nice Christmas present.

Still a way to go for me as I will have to undergo radiotherapy and then a years worth of targeted therapy due to the type of cancer that I have. HER2 positive.

Love to you all, and keep strong. 

Have a good Christmas and stay safe.

Lesleyanne