Hi Dolly68 et al,

I was diagnosed same way as you - no symptoms, routine mammogram. Was told on 28th October that I have IDC Triple negative breast cancer, but early detection (it's 7mm) means a lumpectomy and radiotherapy should sort it. I was fine when I was told, but hit me like a sledgehammer a few days later. Go in for my op on 9th though, so quick service from my MDT :). Hope all goes well for you and everyone else on here. 

Hi Heth54

Thats great you've got you're date my lovely, I wish you all the best ️
I'm still waiting , I have my appointment with the consultant on the 14th December so not sure if my op will be this side of Christmas.

I had a little wobble today at work, cried a little behind closed doors, then mopped my tears, pulled up my big girls pants and saw the rest of my patients.

I did feel better after my wobble, I'm having my tag inserted this week, still waiting for the HER2 result but taking it a day at a time.

much love to you and everyone else on here with a lodger  

Dolly 68xx

Hello all,

I was so relieved to see this thread, as I was diagnosed on the spot following an ultrasound at a 'one-stop" clinic last week. The consultant found a 2.2cm  malignant tumour plus two tiny "suspicious  lesions" - all biopsied at that same appointment and titanium markers put in.  I felt such a mix of emotions - weirdly relief first of all, as I was fairly sure there was something wrong and didn't want to be fobbed off, but also worry and disbelief. The sense of disbelief has grown over the past several days (despite my right boob being covered in pen marks and plasters!) as I am currently awaiting the biopsy results, after which I will learn what the treatment will be.  The consultant was very calm and confident in her diagnosis, but I have not heard of things happening this way round before. Knowing that others were also diagnosed after a scan has really helped to steady me - thank you for your posts! I have been told to expect a call about the results tomorrow or possibly on Tuesday, so think the best course of action tonight  is a pink G&T and the Strictly results show! xx

Hi EdieLou

it is a time of very mixed emotions, one day I feel very up beat and confident the next day I'm feeling very tearful, I'm still waiting for my BRCA results, my appointment is not until the 14th December and it's beginning to feel like an eternity

I'm sure everything will move very quickly after this date and I have my results, so I'm using this time to gather as much information about the possible options I may encounter.

I have found the ladies on her to be amazing, they are always here to help in anyway they can, I'm still in the throws of things but I'm am happy to chat.

sending hugs xx

Thanks for the reply, Dolly!  It really helps just knowing there are others out there at the start of this weird old journey. I remember many years ago being on a Ryanair flight that landed in Switzerland rather than Italy, dumping us all at the airport -  right now, cancer feels exactly like that.  Everybody shouting in a foreign language, no clear plan in place, my husband madly scrolling on his phone, and packets of crisps  for lunch. Then. So. Much. Waiting.  It seems we're all running for gold in the Patience Olympics! But we'll get there. 14th December does feel like a bit of a way off, but it's good to know they've got the ball rolling with all your tests. I was amazed to hear how many things they test for, but it is also heartening to know how tailored the treatment can be these days. I really et what you say about mixed emotions too - I was really quite chipper all day yesterday and  then woke up with tears in my ears at 3am.  For now, I'm trying to get as organised as I can in advance of treatment starting (just ordered winter covers for the garden chairs because that's obviously SO essential...) Thinking of you and sending hugs for the week ahead. xx

I think I've been diagnosed by ultrasound I asked radiographer if it was a cyst she said it was a hard lump.  I started to cry she said prepare for a possible diagnosis, I can't really remember anything else. I haven't slept can't eat and have this as my last Christmas.   For some reason I expect w call this morning.   Lumps three months I hate myself . I think she said I'd meet the surgeon and he would have a plan.   I don't want to leave my husband and kids , I don't want to be sick 

Oh, I do feel for you.! I'm new to this whole thing myself, and hopefully some ladies who are bit further down the road will come on and give you the benefit of their experience. I do think fear and distress are totally understandable in this situation - it is a real shock, and the start of a journey into the unknown for all of us.  The only advice I can offer at this stage, as a newbie myself,  is to try to take things step by step and focus on the information you have been given so far. In this case, it does seem as though they may have found something, but it is not certain. Only once you have had a biopsy and  an MRI done will you know if it is definitely malignant, and then (if so) what type of cancer it is. There are huge variables in breast cancer - some can be dealt with with lumpectomy and/or radiotherapy, and others need chemo or hormone treatment.  There are HUGE success rates, especially in the modern world. So try not to jump to the worst conclusion after this first appointment - it's easier said than done, I know! - and aim to take it a little at a time so you don't exhaust yourself, and still have some energy to focus on your family.  We are all here for each other, and I for one will be thinking of you.  xxx

Hi 

it's a Rollercoaster my darling, peaks and troughs, try not to over think things too much.

Wait until you get confirmed information from your consultant, otherwise you will tie yourself up in knots my love.

I'm new to this as you know, breathe, take one day at a time, and don't write yourself off darling, treatments have come such a long way.

I know it's easier said than done, just know that we are all here for you, now pull up those big girl pants, dry those eyes, put the brightest lippy on you possess and smile, you are beautiful ️
 

sending you hugs xxxxxx

Thank you ,thats ny girl .keep strong .x x

Thank you so much.  I'm glad your going to try to stay positive, it really helps if you can .x