Hi Managngit,

It's good to see that you don't have too much longer to wait for your double mastectomy. Are you going to have reconstruction at the same time? I am sure that you are desperate to know what follows next. This will depend upon what your results are after surgery. The  breast tissue that is removed will be sent to Pathology for testing. It can take anything from 1-3 weeks to get the results back from this. 

When your results are returned to the hospital, the consultant will discuss your findings at their regular MDT (multi-disciplinary team) meeting and between them, they will decide upon the best treatment for you. Most people with this, will be treated with chemo, radiotherapy and hormone therapy, but this may sometimes change, when the results come through. There is a test, which can determine how effective chemo will be for you and this will help you to decide if will be of any use to you.

It is good news that you are HER2 negative, as this means that your cancer will respond to hormone therapy as well.

I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer and had a double mastectomy for the second. One piece of advice I can give you, is to look out nightwear and daywear, that buttons down the front. This makes it easier for examinations in hospital. It also helps with day time wear, as you may find it dificult to take clothes over your head to start with.

Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you Jolamine. Will hunt:laugh: up some nighties today. Glad you mentioned that as i tried to find something ummmm... nice or acceptable for public display at least. You can tell by my night attire that I live alone :)

and no, I am not having reconstruction as happy to have bare, hopefully cancer-free chest. 

Hi Managingit,

I didn't have reconstruction either and I have managed well with a selection of prostheses for different activities.

I shall be thinking of you on 16th and hope that all goes well.

Please let us know how you get on and remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you Jolamine and all who contribute to this site x I have found this chat site invaluable for comfort and support during the waiting game of starting this fight alone. 

Hi Managingit,

It can be an anxious time, as we start our cancer journey. Those of us who contribute to this site, have been through it all before and know how much we all need support at this stage. I am so glad to hear that you have found it helpful.

You are never alone, now that you've found this site. Please remember that we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello again Managingit, so encouraging that you now have a diagnosis and that it is treatable. I know you've been put through the wringer waiting for results. All the best for your upcoming surgery xx