Just diagnosed with breast cancer

Hi, I have just been diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer, I'm worried about everything, not so much the surgery but after that, what other treatment I will have, that kind of thing. When I read what others are going through I feel a bit of a fraud for feeling so emotional. I would love to hear from someone who has had similar to me

 

 

  • Hi Bivvy, how did you get on on Friday with your results? I do hope it was good news

     

  • Hi Bramble, thanks so much for your reply, you have really been through the mill but sound so positive now. am at the stage now where I feel as If I am talking about someone else. My lumpectomy is 10 days away still, it feels like an age but I know it will soon pass. I have convinced myself it will be fine, they have said they have caught it early so fingers crossed X

  • Hi Fabia, not great news as I had 27 nodes removed and 27 had cancer!!! Help!!! Had an emotional weekend felt like I had cancer news all over again, so more drugs on top of chemo and radiotherapy but surgery had gone fine so no more needed. Things look a lot better for you fabia so stay positive and keep smiling but equally let it out cry when you want, it's scary stuff. Big hugs to you xx

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    Hi ladies hope you are all still positive and coping with this bloody beast! I have been feeling better more proactive etc and arm and breast are healing . Then yesterday nurse calls me to tell me that surgeon not happy as he didn't get a total clear margin after lumpectomy and I will need to have another one!!!!!

    Feel totally fed up and angry. I know it's not uncommon but I thought I was onto the next stage and kids etc were all happy with the next move and now it's all gone backwards again.  My husband has a new business to throw himself into and I'm so pleased he is doing well but at the same time I feel a bit forgotten. Everyone is saying don't worry they'll sort it this time , it's a smaller op than before, etc etc but I am so emotional about it all and feel like screaming! 

    I know it's all positive and cancer is still stage/grade 1 but I am still petrified of the operation and the possibility that if they don't get it this time I might have to have a mastectomy. So much to think about but need to take it appointment by appointment I guess. 

    Hey at least it's Friday so it must be glass of wine time!

     

     

     

     

  • Hi scaredymummy, I know it seems disappointing but please look at the bigger picture its another wee op to be clear of your cancer, concentrate on the fact your a grade 1 and after your op and radiotherapy you will do great. It is common and it's fine to be angry but look at all your positives. I would have your diagnosis by far than grade 3 and 27 nodes with cancer lol. :-)  Keep smiling and positive, you can do this, well worth it to be able to live the rest of you life. Big hugs to you. Xx

  • Hi Bivvy, I am so sorry and really feel for you. You always sound so positive, hope this weekend is better for you xx

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    Wow, that was a shock then after telling you it all looked ok. Try and enjoy the rest of the weekend, I know it's difficult to let thoughts of this damn thing cloud everything, it's easy for people to say don't think about it. I have my op on Tuesday, I have been messed around quite a bit with dates, I'm just hoping it goes ahead.             

    Take care of yourself xx

     

     

     

  • Hi fabia, I have had a great weekend thank you. I absolutely am staying positive as I'm 46 and going to be a granny in a week!!! Very exciting. I have great kids and family, amazing friends and a job I can't wait to get back to, I equally am scared and emotional but that's not going to help me fight. You keep positive and smiling xx

  • Hi I had breast cancer 7 years ago and I had to have chemo it's not as bad as some people say u have to listen to your body and rest when u need to also had radiotherapy what is a doodle then hersepton don't worry treatment not as bad as u think staying positive as keep me going I had a masectomy but know wish I had had a reconstruction  good luck take care regards pat s  

     

  • Hi Hun have you had op? Hope you're feeling ok xx big hugs x