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Shocked - just been diagnosed with breast cancer. Finding out more tomorrow

Lf2024
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Hi all,

I found a lump and went private for the results which I received yesterday to say it was cancer. It was like being hit by a train!

It was all a bit of a blur as the shock was unreal, I'm not even sure what type of breast cancer it is. The doctor said it was low grade but I believe they are waiting on a test to see if it has spread to the Lympth nodes. Im so scared, im a single mum to a 12 year old girl and I only really have my elderly parents so I fear for her future if the worst was to happen.

Im back in tomorrow to find out the plan going forward. Im so scared. x

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    Hi Lf2024,

    I am sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  I know that this will have come as a terrible shock and that your emotions will be all over the place just now. Try to take the positives from this. Your cancer is low grade, which is good, This should mean that it is eminently treatable.

    It is only natural that your first concern is for your daughter. I had a similar diagnosis 14 years ago and had a lumpectomy. I had a second cancer in the same breast, almost a year later and had a double mastectomy. I still lead a busy and fulfilling life and I sincerely hope that you will too.

    I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and I hope that all goes well. Please let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

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