Hey BettyB

I am currently in exactly the same situation as you. I attended the clinic on Wed (21st) and Dr has pretty much said the lump she found is cancerous. I'm due back on 5th May for the biopsy results. I feel in a daze to be honest. When I talk about it I can't actually comprehend that I'm talking about myself! I'm 48 and this wasn't part of my life plan :-( 

How are you doing? Thinking of you. Sarah xx 

Hi,

I know exactly what you mean! I'm 40 and a single Mum to a gorgeous boy. I'm pretty fit and healthy and so this came as a massive horrible shock to me. I found out on Tuesday that it is breast cancer and I need an op followed by chemo and radiotherapy. I'm still so scared and have good and bad days but I think it is all the waiting, I just want to get on and fight this! It's so unfair and so damn scary but we can do this! Although I'm hoping that they made a mistake with yours and all will be well. We'll all get through it, whatever is thrown at us!

Take care xx 

Hi,

I am so sorry to hear that your cancer has been confirmed. Have you got a date for your op yet? You will find it easier to cope with once you start treating it. It is not a walk in the park, but it is all 'doable'. I have been through it twice in the past 11 years and am still leading a busy and fulfilling life.

Please keep in touch and remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi,

I can't believe you have been through this twice! Life can be so damn cruel! You're amazing being on here and helping others through their journey. I honestly can't tell you how much your messages reassure and calm me. Thank you so much, from all of us!

I'm having an MRI next week whilst they check a couple of things and then a meeting to discuss the op. Surgeon is amazing, so honest and kind - I feel so safe with the team. I'm absolutely petrified, more so about the chemo strangely - but I know I'll find the strength from somewhere to beat this! I have to, for my boy xx

So many of us in the same position:-( I'm 51 and a single mum to young twins. Had routine mammogram a month ago yesterday, now having lumpectomy on Thursday- it's all so quick but at the same time seems to go so slow. They said radiotherapy then maybe chemo depending what they find. I'm er/pr negative which appears not to be in my favour  not got HER back yet. But seems triple negative means chemo? Not sure about 2 negatives and a positive though? 

We must all be strong and get through this somehow xx 

So many of us in the same position:-( I'm 51 and a single mum to young twins. Had routine mammogram a month ago yesterday, now having lumpectomy on Thursday- it's all so quick but at the same time seems to go so slow. They said radiotherapy then maybe chemo depending what they find. I'm er/pr negative which appears not to be in my favour  not got HER back yet. But seems triple negative means chemo? Not sure about 2 negatives and a positive though? 

We must all be strong and get through this somehow xx 

Hi Merlincat,

I am sorry to hear that you find yourself in the same position and hope that all goes well for you on Thursday. We are really fortunate that we live in a country where we have routine mammograms and, where  your cancer can be picked up earlier than it otherwise would.

The more positive you can remain throughout treatment, the better you will cope with your cancer diagnosis. Please remember that we are always here for you on bad days as well a good.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx