Hi Lovely

No advice. Just wanted to send you a hug and say that I hope it goes ok tomorrow. I am waiting for surgery on 8th June. A lumpectomy like you (pretty large amount of boob will go). I too will find out after that whether I will need chemo. Def radiation though, a weeks course also. I'm 48. 
 

I found out a week ago that I definitely have cancer. And I think I'm doing pretty well - my friends are telling me so anyway ️ But I have been having blips where I think about the reality of going into hospital and how bloody real it will all be then. I know that I will be feeling exactly the same as you honey. No doubt about it. 
 

I'm hoping that once I arrive and I'm in the care of the wonderful team I will be fine. It's the unknown that scares me. I'm a possitive person and you sound like you are too. Still so hard though I know. 
 

I will be thinking of you tomorrow. You could not be in more experienced or caring hands. They will make 100% sure you are ok tomorrow. Make sure you rely on your support network too, I'm sure they will help ease your fears.  I hope you mange to get a little sleep at least. 
 

Always up for a chat if you ever need one.  
 

Lots of love and positive thoughts. Sarah xxx 
 

Thanks Sarah,

Yeah they said I'll loose a good bit too, I've not got the biggest of boobs so that's why plastics are doing reconstruction at the same time. 

I know I'll be fine as will you.  But I've found just getting on with things is best, don't let it get to you! This is when you need to power through and say *** you breast cancer! 
 

I'm here if you need to talk too xx

Morning honey. 
 

Thinking of you. I'll check in later too. Huge hugs. It will all be just fine. 
 

I have sent you a friend request too so we can message if we feel like it

Thank you, got your request.

Think I must have slept about an hour over the night, totally shattered

Hi Aggie,

I hope your operation went well today.

I was diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and had a similar operation to you - including having all lymph nodes removed - about 7 weeks ago now. Because my cancer was locally advanced I needed to have chemotherapy and I had my first session today.

I just wanted to offer some words of encouragement. Regarding fertility, there are lots of options and lots of help available for younger women (I am 38). You will still have a family; it just may take a little longer!  The best advice I can give is to try not to think too far ahead - focus on one step at a time. So, surgery first! Worrying into the future makes the present worse. I know this is easier said than done!

Keep your bad arm moving! I was religious with my exercises and had mobility back quite quickly, which was a huge boost. Take the little wins where you find them!

Best of luck 

Rebecca 

Hi there 

I hope you are feeling ok after your operation. I had a lumpectomy in March 2020 followed by a diagnosis of large scale dcis and was advised mastectomy would be required. This I had in December with full reconstruction of a gel/saline implant. I had a wonderful lady surgeon in rhyl north Wales, and am thrilled with the results. I find taking the letrozole the hardest bit. Look after yourself both physically and mentally, and put yourself first.

Karen

Hi

Hope you are feeling ok.

You'll get through this, one day at a time.

You'll have rough days and scary days and every day that passes means you're one day closer to recovering.

Cancer is scary but not until it happens to you, do you realise that there's lots more people out there going through exactly the same. Since my cancer journey I have met some wonderful friends, some through a coffee club, some through our local complementry therapy centre where we can have massages, hot stones, manicures etc ( ask if you have one nearby they really lift you), yoga/pilates for cancer rehab we have too.

Will be thinking of you, let us know how you go xx

Its all very scarey but you will be fine. There is no one more anxious than me. I am four weeks post op. Large lumpectomy and fullaxillary lymph clearance left arm..im fine. Deffo do exercises youre given..i will gladly have radiotherapy but having trouble stating no chemo...just keep pressurisung me chemo.but im sticking to my guns..anyhow..chill out..promise op and recovery be fine..just go with the flow..all the best..and if you have drain dont rush to get it out..they a nuisance but do the job. Luv ya x