I can totally empathise with your situation. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and had chemo followed by a lumpectomy in April 2024. It is scary and it came out of the blue for me. No history in the family and it was triple negative, which is the genetic version, but they couldn't find any trace of it in my family history (they did a full gene tracing). At least they're moving quick with you and if you're lumpectomy is anything like mine you will be surprised by how little scarring you get. I was in and out as a day case, as long as you have someone at home who can help around the house as there are certain things you won't be able to do for a couple of weeks (like lifting a kettle, making the beds etc). I don't know what area you're in, but here in Derbyshire I had excellent care both during and after treatment. Tell them your fears on the day of your op (or as Rhubarbdragon says below, talk to the nurses on here too). They will be able to help settle you down as much as possible. It is unfair, and it's ok to feel that way.
Please let us know how you get on. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and hugs from afar.
I can totally empathise with your situation. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2023 and had chemo followed by a lumpectomy in April 2024. It is scary and it came out of the blue for me. No history in the family and it was triple negative, which is the genetic version, but they couldn't find any trace of it in my family history (they did a full gene tracing). At least they're moving quick with you and if you're lumpectomy is anything like mine you will be surprised by how little scarring you get. I was in and out as a day case, as long as you have someone at home who can help around the house as there are certain things you won't be able to do for a couple of weeks (like lifting a kettle, making the beds etc). I don't know what area you're in, but here in Derbyshire I had excellent care both during and after treatment. Tell them your fears on the day of your op (or as Rhubarbdragon says below, talk to the nurses on here too). They will be able to help settle you down as much as possible. It is unfair, and it's ok to feel that way.
Please let us know how you get on. Thinking of you and sending positive thoughts and hugs from afar.
