New diagnosis of breast cancer. Now waiting for biopsy results

I’ve just been told that I have breast cancer. Bit of a shock to say the least. No history in the family and I wouldn’t say that I met any of the risk factors. It’s taken a few days to process the news and I’m now in that limbo stage whilst I await the results of the biopsy. 
It’s helpful to hear about other people’s journey and I know that with the support of others, I can fight what lies ahead. 

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  • So sorry you have had a diagnosis and know exactly what you mean. Its terrifying despite knowing it is treatable at this point. I had my diagnosis 2 months and 2 days ago and had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 2 weeks ago. Waiting is by far the worst thing apart from hearing that you actually have it. I am now waiting for the pathology from surgery and to find out if I am to proceed with radiotherapy or if anything else is needed. It all sucks.

    Good luck with it all and I agree with what DaisyMP said about journaling. That has been helping me a lot. I don't do it every day, but it is a good way to get things off your chest.

    Anna x

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  • So sorry you have had a diagnosis and know exactly what you mean. Its terrifying despite knowing it is treatable at this point. I had my diagnosis 2 months and 2 days ago and had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy 2 weeks ago. Waiting is by far the worst thing apart from hearing that you actually have it. I am now waiting for the pathology from surgery and to find out if I am to proceed with radiotherapy or if anything else is needed. It all sucks.

    Good luck with it all and I agree with what DaisyMP said about journaling. That has been helping me a lot. I don't do it every day, but it is a good way to get things off your chest.

    Anna x

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  • Hi Anna, 5 years ago I had lumpectomy, sentinel node biopsies then 15 sessions of radiotherapy.  Also had Anastrazole and Letrozole which made my joints ache. All went really well. Almost time to be discharged then back again, it’s like reliving everything Hope you get good results from the pathology and keep in touch x