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

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

Hi Wisey,

Try not to worry about your holidays until you see what the consultant has to say tomorrow. You may still be able to work your treatment around your holidays, if you discuss it with her

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Thank you xxx

Hi Wisey254,

Hope today getting your results went ok ( as well as it can ). Remember we are here to support you. It’s good to be positive but also let yourself feel sad too and have a good cry if you need to xxx

Stage 2
Invasive ductual it’s in my lymph node
Got to have bloods done
CT scan and MRI to see if it’s any where else
Appointment with breast services within a week then meeting with oncology
Starting chemo first to shrink then have to have surgery to remove then possibly radiotherapy
Looking at this all going on during the next 6 months
Risk of losing hair - I’ll deal with it if it happens x

Stage 2
Invasive ductual it’s in my lymph node
Got to have bloods done
CT scan and MRI to see if it’s any where else
Appointment with breast services within a week then meeting with oncology
Starting chemo first to shrink then have to have surgery to remove then possibly radiotherapy
Looking at this all going on during the next 6 months
Risk of losing hair - I’ll deal with it if it happens x

Wisey 

I’m sorry to hear you had a diagnosis it’s always a shock even though you were expecting it after they said it was suspicious 

im Giving you massive hug around you just remember this is temporary your life will return to normal before you know it , my advice is to try and keep this as normal as possible you will fly it im here if you need a chat friend anytime lots of love Lara xxx 

Hi Wisey,

I am so sorry to hear this. You're going to have a tough few months ahead of you, but you'll find the strength to get through it. I am glad to hear that you will have all of these other tests to rule out any further spread.  I know that we all dread losing our hair, but that's a small price to pay, when you look at the bigger picture. Give yourself some time for your diagnosis to sink in, as it probably doesn't feel as if this is really happening to you at the moment.

Please keep in touch and let us know how your tests go. As you know, we are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi,
That’s alot for you to process and probably seems quite overwhelming. The hard bit now is telling people whilst trying to come to terms with it yourself. My sister in law has just finished chemo which worked well to shrink lump and is having surgery next week. Make sure you take time for yourself and treat yourself. All the checks will hopefully help reassure you.

Take care,

Jane

Thank you all so much for your time to reply back to me I so appreciate it x

Thank you lovely x