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 . 

 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

Hello 'B'

I hope you got a bit of sleep, oddly enough I'm awake early with much on my mind. My house has got into rather a mess after the loss of my Mum, COVID and too much outside work on my hands so it got very neglected. I have been trying to get on top of it before my op on Thursday which has been a good distraction, but it's had it's challenges as well. Am trying to make it a bit easier for me to reach things as I live alone and am fiercely independent, so don't really want lots of folk coming around, but will need help to walk my little dog as she pulls and barks if she sees another dog.

Having said all that the real reason is that I live in a village which is well off and I'm not, so it sounds daft I know, but am fearful folk will judge me and then turn away if I let them get too close. 

One thing I know is life is never easy all of the time but it surely is a wonderful ride nonetheless! It's a bit like the rollercoaster of our emotions on this cancer 'train' we are on. We were all given a ticket and a seat and we are not entirely sure of the route, or the destination, but have to place our trust in the knowledge and capabilities of the staff and the train driver that we will be brought safely to our allotted station. It's all out of our hands which is why it's hard not to get anxious and worried.

I think it's very normal to feel all over the place especially when the train is running in the dark, but the light always chases away the darkness and you will be all smiles once you come around from the anaesthetic later today, of that I am convinced! I will be just as nervous as you on Thursday, so you are not alone. We are sitting side by side in the same carriage!

Lots of virtual hugs and the best of wishes to you

'V' 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

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