Hi, I was diagnosed with similar an August. I am now one month post lumpectomy and node biopsy. They found I had one positive node out of the four removed so I was referred to Oncology. I was offered the Optima trial which is a blind random study and basically means depending upon the route I end up in my tumours will be tested to see how responsive to chemotherapy they may be so I may avoid this - I opted in but don't know results yet. I found it easier once I felt more in control, especially as I have been assured that with the recommended treatment all will be well.  Try and think positive, waiting is horrible, worry is normal but try not to worry about things you don't know will happen. All the best - I'm 63.

Thank you. You sound positive which is really reassuring. I'm more shell shocked than anything else at the moment, I was only diagnosed yesterday and I genuinely thought they would say something along the lines of 'we need to get it out before it turns nasty'. I know absolutely nothing about breast cancer. Not a thing. 

I am positive, taking each step at a time and 'prepared to go with the flow' in order to reach the end goal - a normal life again.  Personally I found it easier to share with family in the early stages of diagnosis as this took away the additional stress of trying to appear outwardly  'normal'.You will need to decide how to approach things with your 12 year old, especially if the future like me includes surgery etc as you won't be able to keep it a secret. I would suggest  posting a question to see how others shared a similar diagnosis with children of similar ages and if you feel able seek support from your specialist nurse. Be kind to yourself and sending lots of good and positive thoughts. 

Ive had my MR scan last Weds, two days after the initial appointment with my consultant.The MR scan highlighted another 5 mm lump and a further ultra-scan yesterday confirmed this 5 mm lump, plus another lump, all in the same breast. The doctor taking the ultra-scan did a biospy of each lump and placed internal markers. Apparently finding tumours in tissue as dense as breast tissue is sometimes like finding white rabbits in snow hence why the third lump has only been discovered during the second ultra-scan. The doctor also mentioned I will need a CT scan to check whether it has spread into other parts of my body due to yesterdays findings. I really just want a complete masectomy + reconstruction now. I am also HER2 positive so will need chemo. The results yesterday threw me for six and Ive started taking diazepam to take the edge off my emotional state during the in limbo wait to ascertain what else may or may not be lurking. Kids are resillient, but I want to have a plan in place before we talk together and thats not possible until all the results are in. My 12 year old is abroad with her Dad's family for half term which I am so grateful for. Like you [@Dixi]‍ I have my Sister, Mum and Husband and they are all a great support right now. 
[@MaRiC]‍ have you heard any further news or have any appointment dates lined up ? You may want to speak to your GP too as that is how I was pescribed the diazepam, I dont smoke, I eat mostly homemade, I go to the gym and like you the results shocked me to the core, I am staying away from google and focusing on my three year old and trying to keep my normal day to day regime but its so bloody hard not knowing whats going on inside your own body. Grade 2 refers to the size of my original tumour (1.5mm), looks less like normal cells and is growing faster (taken from the "understanding your pathology results" booklet that i was given when I received the results. Unsure if this is the same as stage 2.   

Hi girlies 

wanyed just to let you no I'm slightly further down the line was diagnosed June 29th invasive ductal 1.6mm stage 1 grade 2 I had a lumpectomy 1st then a 2 nd operation to remove lymph nodes from under arm which was slightly harder than lumpectomy, I am now awaiting radiotherapy that's starting next week , No Chemo required as her2 negative and had the Oncotype DX test came back with low score no chemo xx 

Just to let you no ladies the first few weeks are the worst honestly but it does get easier and you do get your head around if all , deffo ask gp for something if your struggling that's what they are there for x 

I'm here if you need me good luck and best wishes all you lovely ladies xx