Hi butterflywing

Firstly I'm so sorry to hear of your diagnosis.  I went through something similar in 2023.  I found a lump and was referred to the breast unit and it was a whirlwind from there once the biopsy results came back positive.  I was convinced it was a cyst (as I'd had one before in the same location) so didn't take anyone with me for the results appointment.  Needless to say it was a bit of a shock.  Mine was about 3cm in the end but it was triple negative (non-hormonal) with no real understanding of how it happened as it doesn't run in the family. 

Once the results came back, follow-up appointments were very rapid and a treatment plan was soon in place.  I had 6 rounds of chemo, 7 rounds of immunotherapy followed by a lumpectomy (which by the time the chemo had finished, they couldn't find any cancerous cells so took tissue to make a clear margin).  A couple of months after the surgery I had 9 rounds of radiotherapy.  I'm happy to say I've been clear now for just over a year and life is very much back to "normal".  

I know it's scary but once the diagnosis is confirmed, you will be offered so much support from your breast cancer nurses, oncologist and treatment team you won't feel alone.  Sadly there are lots of ladies on here that will have been through something similar, and they will all support you too.  

Good luck with your biopsy results.  It sounds like it's been caught early as it is a small lump, so don't think the worst yet.  Just listen to your consultant and the professionals but don't be afraid to ask questions. 

Am here if you need to talk.

Carol 

Hi Carol ,

Thanks for replying .. My head is all over the place ! One minute I'm relatively positive  then something hits me and I start to believe I'm going to be given the worst news possible and I won't be here to see my grandchildren grow up . I worry I'm going to loose my hair ( stupid I know considering the bigger picture ) but every thing seems so massive at the minute.  I'm up and down like a yoyo with a big black cloud of fear hanging over me . 

Possibly but because they have suspected cancerous tissues prior to the biopsy, your case could have been moved up the priority list to review. 

Hi butterflywing I just wanted to wish you good luck for tomorrow.  Like Carol says it is best if you take someone with you,  Please let us know how you get on.  

Lee x

Thankyou Lee 

To say I'm scared is an understatement.  I know alot of my anxiety is fuelled by  watching a family member get diagnosed with and pass away from cancer two years ago ( not BC ) and its left me imagining the worst .

Thankyou so much for reaching out , my family are great but sometimes you just need another woman to talk to x

Hi Carol , thankyou for being a support , it means alot x

Hi butterflywing.  Just wanted to wish you all the best for today.  Please let us know how you get on. xx

Hi Carol  , I have hormone receptive grade 2 BC around the size 1.3 - 2 cms . Have lumpectomy booked for Jan 5th  xx

Hi Butterflywing,  I am so sorry to hear this.  I had lumpectomy and it was not as painful as I thought.  Do you have any scans booked before your op?  Sending you the biggest of hugs x

Lee x

Hi Lee ,

No scans booked , just an appointment with a physio ( pre-op ) to talk about exercise because of sentinel node biopsy during op .. My paper says , cancer detected in breast tissue , lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy during surgery . I was told the biopsy is routine so am hoping that's right x

Hi Butterflywing yes sentinel node biopsy is routine, I think they take three away to check for cancer.  I had it in one of mine.  The excercise really help after the operation so it is good to do them when you can.  It is a whirlwind once you get going.  I felt better when I knew what treatment I was having.  

Lee x

Hi Lee 

I feel a huge sense of relief today. We lost a very close family member to cancer 2 years ago ( out of the blue ) so I've been triggered by that and imagining the worst so getting a diagnosis and plan in place has helped alot. I could have had the op on either Xmas Eve or NYE but after they assured me a few more days wouldn't make any difference so opened for Jan 5th .

Do you mind me asking what treatment you had after they found it in one of your nodes? Did you ultrasound look clear before the op or did they have a suspicion of something in your lymph nodes ? x

Hi Lee 

I feel a huge sense of relief today. We lost a very close family member to cancer 2 years ago ( out of the blue ) so I've been triggered by that and imagining the worst so getting a diagnosis and plan in place has helped alot. I could have had the op on either Xmas Eve or NYE but after they assured me a few more days wouldn't make any difference so opened for Jan 5th .

Do you mind me asking what treatment you had after they found it in one of your nodes? Did you ultrasound look clear before the op or did they have a suspicion of something in your lymph nodes ? x

Hi butterflywing.  I sort of knew I had cancer when I had the biopsy so when I was told I was  prepared.  There was no sign in lymph node before my op.  After the op I was told stage 3, grade 2 lobular breast cancer with one node affected.  I had chemo, then radiotherapy after that.  Best thing to do now is to focus on trying to be as healthy as you can before your op and do the excercises that they give you when you can after the op.  Also don't google as information is out of date.  Sending you hugs.

Lee x

Thanks Lee , I knew before my appointment as well ..Intuition maybe ? I have grade 2 Ductal Carcinoma ER+ Pr- HER - .and at the biospy no sign in lymph nodes ( am hoping it stays that way ! ) . Trying to stay off Google but it's hard . Thankyou for all your support , it's really good to have someone to talk to x