Hi lovely

I’m so sorry you’re going through this – the waiting and not knowing is honestly one of the hardest parts. Your fear is completely valid, and you’re not weak for feeling this way.

I remember how terrifying it felt waiting for biopsy results, every thought running to the worst-case scenario. Please know you’re not alone in this, even though it can feel incredibly isolating. Many of us here truly understand that anxiety and the endless “what ifs”.

Whatever the results are, you will be supported and guided step by step – you won’t be expected to face anything on your own. For now, be gentle with yourself and try to take things one day (or even one hour) at a time.

You’re in the right place to talk, vent, cry, or ask questions. We’re here with you

Sending you strength and calm while you wait x

Hi Haniaa ,

Thankyou for reaching out ,it really is appreciated.  I got my results last Friday , grade 2 ER + HER - tumour somewhere between 1.3 and 2 cms in size ( mammogram , US & consultant all came up with a different measurement ) which they said was small so am keeping everything crossed that they are right .

I have my lumpectomy booked for the 5th Jan , to say I'm terrified is an understatement but I know the alternative is even more terrifying .

I have good days and bad days ( more bad than good at the minute) my head is all over the place . I think to a degree I'm still in some kind of denial ..

Thankyou again for reaching out , having support from the lovely ladies in this group fills me with hope and I no longer feel alone xx

Hi lovely

Thank you so much for sharing your update – I can really feel how scared you are, and everything you’re feeling is completely understandable. That waiting period and facing surgery is honestly one of the hardest parts.

I just wanted to share a little of my story with you, in case it brings you even a small bit of reassurance that you’re not alone.

I am 27 years old with ER-positive (ER-4), PR-positive (PR-4), HER2-negative, grade 3 breast cancer. My tumour was 3.5 cm at diagnosis. Because of this, my team recommended neoadjuvant chemotherapy first (chemotherapy before surgery).

So far, I’ve completed 4 cycles of chemotherapy, with 2 more to go. After that, the plan is surgery, followed by radiotherapy. It hasn’t been an easy road at all, but I’ve learned that taking things one step at a time really does help.

I know how overwhelming everything feels right now, especially with surgery coming up. Please know that you’re stronger than you feel in this moment, and that treatments have come such a long way. You’re in safe hands, even when your mind tells you otherwise.

I’m here if you ever want to talk or ask anything – you don’t have to go through this alone

Sending you so much strength and calm as you prepare for the 5th x

Hi lovely

Thank you so much for sharing your update – I can really feel how scared you are, and everything you’re feeling is completely understandable. That waiting period and facing surgery is honestly one of the hardest parts.

I just wanted to share a little of my story with you, in case it brings you even a small bit of reassurance that you’re not alone.

I am 27 years old with ER-positive (ER-4), PR-positive (PR-4), HER2-negative, grade 3 breast cancer. My tumour was 3.5 cm at diagnosis. Because of this, my team recommended neoadjuvant chemotherapy first (chemotherapy before surgery).

So far, I’ve completed 4 cycles of chemotherapy, with 2 more to go. After that, the plan is surgery, followed by radiotherapy. It hasn’t been an easy road at all, but I’ve learned that taking things one step at a time really does help.

I know how overwhelming everything feels right now, especially with surgery coming up. Please know that you’re stronger than you feel in this moment, and that treatments have come such a long way. You’re in safe hands, even when your mind tells you otherwise.

I’m here if you ever want to talk or ask anything – you don’t have to go through this alone

Sending you so much strength and calm as you prepare for the 5th x

Hi Haniaa ,

Thankyou for sharing your journey so far  , I really appreciate your support and want to say I'm 100% here for you if you ever want to talk..

I can't put into words how much it helps to be able to talk to lovely ladies like you who are going through the same or similar journeys . Never in my wildest dreams did I think.I would find myself in this situation  , we have no known family history of BC so it was a massive shock but slowly with the help of people like you ,I'm learning to take one day at a time .

I hope chemotherapy is being kind to you with few or no side effects. Do you know when and what kind of surgery you will have when the time comes ? xx

Same here i had no family history either.

At the moment, the plan is to finish my remaining chemo first, then have surgery, followed by radiotherapy. The exact type of surgery will be confirmed closer to the time once they see how well the tumour has responded. x

Fingers crossed it responds well   What a journey we are on !.

I got up feeling positive this morning then found out that a close family member who I told about my diagnosis but ask them to keep it to themselves has actually told wider family so all my positive thoughts have disappeared ( for now ) . I didn't want lots of people knowing because I didn't want to be treated any differently or with that pitying look . I just wanted life to go on as normal.  I suppose rightly or wrongly I feel even more.control has been taken away from me  x

This post has resonated with me greatly as I too decided to only tell close family and friends as was petrified of more people knowing and how they would react etc, I also find it stressful having to relay all the results and updates so the fewer people that know the easier it is for me. I know eventually people will find out but for now I see this as something I can control when everything else is out of my hands.