HER2+ breast cancer

Hi all. Newly diagnosed with breast cancer , HER2+ and now waiting on CT scan and punch biopsy results. Am.terrified that the wait will cause the cancer to spread rapidly. Am I overthinking this? 

  • Hello Mothergoose58

    I'm sorry to hear that you've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. It's understandable that you're feeling anxious at the moment. 

    We know that for many people this period of waiting for additional testing and results before starting treatment can be really difficult. It's understandable in those moments that our minds might wander to all possible outcomes and cause us to worry. I can see that you've been chatting with Gruntifen on anther thread and that he's shared some positive advice with you. I wonder if it might also help to chat through some of your concerns with one of our nurses. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. If you'd like to talk with them they're available Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm on 0808 800 4040. 

    Hopefully it won't be long now before you see the speicliast and you're given details about starting treatment. Keep in touch Mothergoose58 and let us know how you get on. We're here for you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator