Just diagnosed with breast cancer

Hi I have just been diagnosed with stage 1 ductal invasive carcinoma after a mammogram because I was 50. I was referred to Edgware hospital for further tests after initial mammogram,The tests were not too bad apart from having to lie in an uncomfortable position on the table for the needle biopsy, I went back on 3rd February alone. I regret not having taken a friend with me, but I am taking a friend with me on 12th February when I will see the breast surgeon. And get the results of my second lot of tests. I am pooping myself! A cancer has been found in my left breast and I had to have the same tests on right breast because calcifications were found. The shock is slowly sinking in and my mind is like a soupy fog! I have not slept well since wednesday, I am fearing that cancer may be found in the other breast too! I have no partner to support me and I have no children. I have some good friends, but they are busy with their own lives and some have health problems too. I am so confused and tired! Any advice and support would be very much appreciated. I have told my brother and he sympathises with me. But I feel so alone. I nursed my mother with terminal cancer. I am finding it hard to be strong. And I need a damn good cry but I cant. Please help!

  • Good Luck today Ness    Sue xx

  • Thankyou sue.

    Talk to all you lovely ladies and gents later x 

  • Hi everyone,

    I hope you are all enjoying this beautiful day. I had my lumpectomy and 2 lymph nodes removed Tuesday 8th March. I felt quite okay before operation and after until today.  I was adapting to a new normal, sleeping and eating well. And managing at work. Prior to going into hospital, I thoroughly cleaned the house and cooked alot of food and froze it. To make life easy whilst recovering. However yesterday my left arm and op scar was really hurting and today I woke up feeling nauseous.  I did have a few gIasses of red wine on saturday and I now realize alcohol is no good for the lymphatic system. I saw GP a gorgeous man who was very gentle and sympathetic. I have an infection, so antibiotics for the next 7 days. Yuk! Apart from the arm and scar discomfort I have felt okay. I only took 4 co-codamol for the pain. But after operation I had terrible constipation. That was bothering me more than the operation. I am also at risk of a deep vein thrombosis, so I am wearing the surgical dvt stockings. I have oredered the Roots box dvd set to keep me entertained and have lots of books to read. I see the breast surgeon monday 21st for pathology report and whatever else he has to tell me. I am bringing a friend with me, I do not feel nervous. But next sunday I may feel different. I have been told I will have to take tamoxifen, can anyone tell me how they are taking tamoxifen? I know we are all different but I would be interested to hear. 

    Good luck and take care Funky Fudge xx