I just wanted to ask how you got on at your results appointment yesterday? I do hope that the team was able to give you some reasurance, whatever the results.
If there's anything you want to talk through with one of our nurses you can call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.
I'm sorry to hear that you were told you have breast cancer. Understandably, things are feeling like an emotional rollercoaster at the moment.
It's good to hear that your treatment plan has already been discussed and that you're now reaching out to family and friends to gather them around you, and your husband, for support.
You're allowed to be tearful Suzette so don't worry about that. I know that many people here will also agree that trying to keep a positive approach will also be very helpful.
If you want to talk with one of our nurses at any point you're welcome to call them on 0808 800 4040, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice and support they can.
Keep in touch if it helps to have a safe space to put down in writing how you're feeling or to ask questions. We're here for you Suzette.
So sorry to hear of your diagnosis. It's been a year since my diagnosis (triple negative) but my treatment plan was similar to yours. I'm now coming out the other side so just wanted to give you some words of wisdom that were given to me and definitely helped me through. Remember that this is temporary. This is not the rest of your life. It's a temporary state and it will pass and you will come out the other side stronger and more determined than ever. You will also meet some lovely people along the way and make new friends too where you least expect it.
Good luck with letting your children know. I hope it goes as well as it can. Also good luck with treatment once it starts. You will smash this!
Hi Suzette35, so sorry to hear about your diagnosis, I know what a stressful time this is. I was diagnosed in January with triple positive invasive ductal carcinoma. I had 2 tumours, 1 lymph node affected and cancer cells in the breast tissue. The first 2 or 3 weeks I felt like I was in a high state of anxiety, especially waiting for results. I then decided I could not go on feeling like that for the months to come, so decided I needed to change my mindset. I cut out alcohol and made sure I was eating healthily.I also started walking 2 1/2 miles every day with hubby. Having taken some control really did help my mindset and I felt so much more relaxed. I had 7 cycles of chemo before surgery and am also on phesgo injections, due to being HER2 positive. I've recently had a mastectomy with diep flap reconstruction and will be having radiotherapy at some point. It's good to hear that you are optimistic, you should be, it's amazing what they can do for you. I had my post op assessment yesterday, with amazing results. They took 20 lymph nodes, all of which showed no cancer. There was no sign of the two tumours or any cells in the breast tissue. The chemo really did work it's magic. I hope this gives you a bit of reassurance and shows that you can beat this. I wish you well moving forward on your journey and am always here for a chat. Xx
Thank you for your kind words of encouragement. I really appreciate knowing others have tread the same path and have had positive outcomes.
Today I think I'm in denial, al the adrenalin from yesterday's diagnosis has turned to disbelief.( Even though the 5cm mass in my breast is undeniable)
Hi I got my results yesterday invasive ductal also left side. I was joking yesterday afternoon but woke up in panic this morning. I also have adult children one I told the other I also have to do this weekend. Take each step one at a time. I’m telling myself that but want to do everything all at once
