Been told I have breast cancer

Got told today that I most certainly have breast cancer. I wont know more details until my biopsy results come in. But im completely spiralling and feel like Iv been hit by a bus. 

They said the lump is very large and there is a second smaller lump also in my breast, as well as spread to my lymph nodes. Iv been told that my treatment will be 'the full works'. And im absolutely terrified that Im going to die and my children wont even remember me (i have a 3 month old and an almost 3 year old). 

I felt this lump for a while but my breasts were quite lumpy when I was pregnant and in the weeks after so I didnt really notice it as anything worrying. 

I guess Im just wanting to hear some positive stories, as the fact that it has spread to my lymph nodes is particularly worrying.

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  • Hi, 

    Oh gosh that sounds scary, but glad your all OK! 

    My appointment on Monday went OK, although Im still a bit worried about things. My CT scan showed something on my spine which I have been sent an MRI for. My consultant said there's many things it could be, but I know that the spine is one of the most common places for breast cancer metastisis. So I'm trying to remain positive but am also feeling very anxious.

    Nat xx

  • Hi Nat,

    I am sorry to hear that you have another frustrating wait for an MRI of your spine. Do you have an appointment for this yet? Here's hoping that the MRI doesn't show up anything untoward

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx

  • Hi Nat,  your consultant is right.  My friend had a bone scan after her breast cancer treatment.  Something suspicious showed up on her hip bone but it turned out to be nothing significant.  When are you having your MRI?  I hope you are recovering Jolamine.

    Lee x

  • Morning! 

    Just thought Id pop back on and let you know that my MRI came back clear. Theyre very confident that the blip on my spine in a benign bone island. Such a relief! Theyve sceduled me in for a follow up MRI in 4 months just to be absolutely sure. 

    But now at least I can focus on my treatment going forward. Still a tough road ahead but at least there's light at the end of the tunnel!

    Nat x

  • Hi Nat, so glad that it came back okay, what a relief.  Are you going to have chemo first, do you have a date yet?

    Lee x

  • Yes I'll be starting chemo soon. I have my first oncology appointment this Thursday so Im guessing chemo will start in approx 2 weeks?? My cancer is grade 3 HER2 positive so im hoping Im not waiting too long to start! 

    Nat x

  • Hi Nat,

    This must be a great relief and it's reassuring that you'll get a follow up MRI in 4 months. I hope that all goes well with Oncology on Thursda,y as I'm sure that you are keen to start chemo ASAP.

    Jolamine xx