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 . 

Hi V 

Thankyou for your reply .

I've had my pre op today and feeling slightly more confident about things so am going that continues though no doubt the closer to the op I get the more anxious ill become..

How are you doing today? x

Hi Ruggles 

Thankyou for your message.  I've had my preop today so feeling a little more confident though am sure as Monday approaches I'll get more anxious .

Am glad you got to see someone regarding yoir seroma , it's good to have that reassurance. 

Hope you are recovering well xx

Hello ,Just wishing you all the very best for tomorrow, once it is over you will wonder why you were so worried

 ruggles 

Thankyou so much for your message , it means such alot .

Am hoping this time tomorrow I'll be back at home rather than in the hospital .

Thankyou again,  your kind words are very much appreciated xx

Hi Butterflywing,

I got very nervous about my op the night before it, but by the following day, when it was all over, I wondered what had made me so anxious, as the surgery was very straightforward on both occasions.

I shall be thinking of you tomorrow and hope that it all goes well for you.

Please stay in touch and let us know how you get on. As you know, we're always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

 Thankypu Jolamine ,

Am.struggling to.sleep at the minute , mind is in over drive will be glad when the op.is.over and I'm awake xx

1. Best of luck tomorrow B and hope you get some sleep tonight! Will keep you in my prayers...x

 Vivaldi 

Thankyou V , am. struggling to sleep at the minute . Thankyou for praying for me xx

I was the same the night before my first op, but all was really straightforward.

This time tomorrow you'll probably be spark out ad can play catch up.

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

Think I've managed to sleep for an hour  I have a feelings going to be a long day xx

Hi Jolamine

Think I've managed to sleep for an hour  I have a feelings going to be a long day xx

Hi,

This is not unusual. In a few hours this will all be behind you and you’ll be able to relax.

Jolamine xx

Hi Butterflywing,

I have been thinking of you all day today. I hope that your operation went well and that you're not feeling too sore. Wait until you're feeling a bit better before letting us know how you are.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hello Butterflywing,

I hope you are feeling a little happier now your op is over .

Hi Ruggles

I definitely am ! It's such a relief to get that bit over with . It was no where near as bad as I expected so all that worrying for nothing ! 

Thankyou for your message ,its lovely to know we are all there for each other xx

Hi Jolamine

Thankyou for your message 

As far as I know the operation went well . Didn't go down till 4.30 yesterday so was a long day but was home by 9 which was nice .

Don't feel sore at all today ( at the minute ) and feel really well so am.hoping that's normal and not me just on a post op high !  xx

Hi B!

So glad it all went well and you are free from pain this morning! Well done you! All the very best

V x

• I am so pleased you are feeling better about it now.So we are both now going to see what comes next .I shall take deep breaths and carry on knowing that the group will be there to help