Hi,

The worst bit is definitely waiting for biopsy results. I was diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer on Sept 25th but once I was given a clear plan of action I felt better and more in control. In most cases breast cancer is treatable. I have been really impressed with the support and clear communication I have had from the hospital. I am having a lumpectomy and some  lymph nodes removed on Friday followed later by radiotherapy. It is scary waiting for results and it is hard to stop worrying about worse case scenarios but it will be better once you know for sure what is happening. I hope you get results very soon. Good luck xxx

Hi Wisey254,

A very warm welcome to our forum.

I am so sorry to hear that you are likely to have breast cancer and that you will get your diagnosis on Thursday. This is not in anyone's life plan, but it is not the end of the world and it is perfectly "doable". I had 2 bouts within a year of one another and am still living a busy and fulfilling life 14 years down the line. Look at this as just a bump in the road.

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Janeann,

A very warm welcome to the forum.

I am sorry to hear that you are waiting for surgery. You are quite right - irrespective of the outcome, it is so much easier once you know what you are dealing with. I have been through 2 bouts of breast cancer, within a year of one another and can testify that it is all very straightforward and "doable". The care teams at the hospitals are really excellent. Put your faith in them and let them do the worrying for you.

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

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

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Wisey 

I read your post it’s like the words out of my mouth at my time my diagnosis was July 22 

wishing you good luck for results and I’m here to chat anytime love Lara xxx 

Thank you so much x

Thank you so much for your kind words x

Thank you xx 

Hi Wisey254

I too was diagnosed in September this year and it was like someone whipped the rug from right under my life plans.  I'm 59 and had a holiday planned for my 60th in January which has had to be cancelled. I was also on my own when I found out, being 99% certain it was just another cyst.  But how wrong I was.

As Janeann said, most breast cancers are treatable and your treatment plan will be worked out for what's best for you. You will get through this and you will be able to pick up your life again.  This isn't a "stop", this is just a "pause".  

The best thing that's come out of this for me is finding out how much my neighbours care and how many good friends I have around me.  I live alone with my little dog so have had to rely on them for lifts to hospital and walking the dog for me (I've not had a great time with the chemo, but I am in the minority).  

Once you get your results and a plan in place, you will settle a little.  The anxiety of not knowing for sure and what's going to happen is the worst part. 

Thinking of you and hope you keep us all posted on here when you're ready. 

xx

ive also got a girls weekend booked 2nd weekend in january 2024 - yearly blowout so to speak, holiday booked in June, im now worried that I am going to have to cancel this altogether - I know its not the end of the world, at the moment its the 2 things im looking forward too x