I am so sorry you received the news like that - its so shocking when you are told isnt it. On the day I had mammogram and ultrasound after finding a lump, I was basically told that it was cancer - cant remember the words.

At the next meeting, when they had biopsy result, I met Consultant who talked it all through and explained everything. I then had an MRI to double check whether they would do sutgery or chemo first. In teh end I had surgery which removed all the lump (it was big but I have big boobs so did not have to have a mastectemy). About to start chemo this week.

Have they assigned you a breast cancer nurse? They are really helpful for queries and concerns?

Hi, Sorry too meet you here, I completely understand how you feel, I'm 38 and went to the Breast Clinic on my as they GP said she thinks it was a cyst and not concerned.

When I went too the Clinic and had an Ultrasound the lady doing it told me then it was Bc, I had a mammogram and Biopsy. I literally fell too the floor, I waited two weeks for my Biopsy results where IDC was confirmed.

At your next appointment they will tell you what the biopsy results are and when treatment you will have if it is Bc. This sounds strange but this is the worst you will feel, our minds run wild.  Once you know what your dealing with you will feel much better. I'm currently having Chemo and it's not as bad as you think, side effects are well managed. 
Love Sarah 

Good luck!

Hi thank you so much for replying. What is the MRI like? I've never had one before and I get very claustrophobic so that's worrying me too. 
 

No I haven't been assigned a nurse yet. I'm guessing that will happen on Wednesday. 
 

Wishing you all the very best with you chemo

The MRI was ok - you lie on your tummy with each boob in a "hole". It took half an hour - I just closed my eyes and relaxed. Half way through I had a dye injected. It makes you feel like you have wet yourself which they didn't warn me about. But I tried to ignore it and planned how I would run to the car with soggy trousers!! But it's just a sensation so no soggy trousers!! So all in all a little undignified (I'm not the smallest person in the world) but ok. 

Hi

MRI scanners are claustrophobic and extremely noisy but u get headphones and u can speak to them if worried. Best thing is to shut your eyes when u enter the tube. That's the worst bit.

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Thank you. I haven't been told I actually need an MRI yet but it's another massive worry for me.    This time tomorrow I'll be at the hospital waiting for my results.  I'm so scared  

Ooh that is a bit weird!!

Are there any questions you wished you'd asked at your first surgeon appointment? 

The Drs are very  clear, precise,  kind and thoughtful as r everyone in the cancer care. They are fabulous,  It's the effects of the treatment that's the worst, so get as many aids in like Immodium, Diarolytes, antisickness, creams, mouthwashes etc. Be prepared for several effects at the same time.

Sending strength and hugs to u.  

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