New diagnosis today - Stage 2, grade 3, Invasive Breast Cancer

My results today showed I have Invasive Breast Cancer stage 2 grade 3 with oestrogen positive progesterone positive and HER2 receptor positive. My lump is measured at 4 cm with some dispersed but in the left breast. They have saiid due to my age they would offer chemotherapy for 6 months followed by lumpectomy and then radiotherapy treatment. So looking at 9  to 12 months of treatment.they plan to take 2 limp nodes out as well.i have to have injections at the same time as chemotherapy due to blocking the receptors. The plan is that I need CT and MRI scan as well as a heart scan, and they want more tests and an appointment with oncologist and to start the chemo very soon within 3 weeks they hope.

  • Hello BoxStar2014

    I'm sorry to hear that your results earlier this week showed that you have breast cancer. It's understandable that this might have been difficult news to hear, and I hope that you felt reassured by the specialists who are going to be involved in your care. 

    It's not unusual to have additional scans, tests and appointments prior to starting chemotherapy treatment, and hopefully, when you see the oncologist, they will be able to answer any questions you have and let you know about the support that they will be offering over the next few months. 

    Hopefully, you will be able to connect with other people soon who have been or are on a similar journey to you. In the meantime, if you think it may help to chat things through with one of our nurses, you're welcome to give them a call. I know they will be happy to listen and offer any advice, information and support they can. They can also help you think about any questions that you might want to ask at your next appointment. If you'd like to talk with them, they're available Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm, on 0808 800 4040. 

    Do keep in touch BoxStar2014 and let us know how you get on. We're here for you. 

    Best wishes, 
    Jenn
    Cancer Chat moderator