CT scan after breast cancer diagnosis

Last week I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and was also told there were cancer cells present in the lymph nodes under my arm

I went for a CT scan, marker clip and mammogram this morning which was fine. When I got home I got a call from the Oncologist asking me to go in for an appointment tomorrow to discuss treatment! It's all happening so quick which is great but I'm terrified that the CT scan shows that it's elsewhere. I was told during my original diagnosis that is was very treatable and I would go on to live a normal life but the results of the CT scan are really worrying me? Do you always have a CT scan after a diagnosis? Would the Consultant tell me it was treatable if that wasn't the case? Just worried sick about what they'll say tomorrow. I know everyone is different but has anyone else been through the same thing?

  • And can I just add, you're not meant to know how to deal with it. No one does at first. It's just blooming hideous, but somehow you just discover how to. And along the way you will be supported SO much. Nurses in oncology are just superb. Just the best. Xx

  • Hi

    It's just the worst situation to be in. I just don't want to be ill, no one does. I want rid of it. I will do whatever it takes!

    Yes I have amazing support at home, my family and friends have been great, I'm very lucky.

    Thank you for your support with all of this, it very much appreciated and I'm glad your getting the treatment you need. 
     

    Take care x