Hello Luskentyre1,

                              not good news for you and l am sorry for the terror that comes with this.As a stage 4 cancer survivor l would say it would be more concerning to have a delay in having surgery, but l understand the natural fear of voluntarily presenting yourself for an operation.Could l just point out that after mine l am enjoying a second shot of life here on the western isles,and look forward to hearing in the future of your successful treatment,

                                                            safe journey,

                                                                                   David

Thank you for your reply. I'm so glad that you're enjoying your second shot of life. 

I know it needs done but getting me head around it is really difficult...terror is definitely the right word!

Thanks again for your reply

Hi,

I am sorry that you are also going through this.

I had a 3 week wait between the appointment that discussed my surgery to actually having it done.

I chose to have surgery first then chemo later. You may also be given that choice.

I also would have had time to go away and think about the surgery type (my options were either therapeutic mammoplasty or mastecomy with reconstruction) but I was very keen to get started.

Tell them your fears. They will do their best to help you X

Hi so sorry that you are going through this I think it would terrify anyone its just that word cancer I always remember my sister ringinging me and all she said was its cancer and she was terrified so I understand what you mean ,she also had a breast lump which was successfully removed that was about 10 years ago and she's never looked back she had radiation treatment afterwards ,when you say its a big lump did you just notice it when it was that big  or did it just get bigger over time ,its just strange how these lumps just appear my sister was always checking every week and then one week there it was big enough to feel ,I hope all goes well I'm sure it will and you have a successful outcome x

Thank you for your reply crumbled. It's really helpful & has set my mind at ease. I hope I get the same opportunity to consider options and prepare myself.

Thank you

Thanks for your reply. I will get through it. Just got to get my head round the surgery part

[@Luskentyre1]‍ Hello, I completely empathise with you over the surgical fears. I had never had surgery or been put to sleep. I avoided the doctors at all cost and have a huge fear of the dentist. So when I was diagnosed in August with BC and surgery was mentioned I panicked. 
 

At my preassessment, I mentioned how scared I was. My fear was not waking up from the anaesetic. They were very reassuring but it didn't change how I felt. She made a note of it on my record and prior to surgery upon admission I was given something to calm me. I still felt nervous but it really took the edge off it. The whole process is transparent and I have found the anaethitist teams to be the kindest and most empathetic bunch of humans ever. I've not had 3 surgeries In 8 weeks and a variety of other surgical procedures at clinic and have become much better. 
 

Talk openly with your breast care team, they have seen and heard it all. They will be able to support your questions and fears. Biggest hugs. Xx

Thank you Linda for such an honest reply.  It has really helped to reassure me. I'm glad you were given something to calm you and I'm hoping that could be an option for me.

Thanks so much