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Hi..... my name is Katie I am 35 and was diagnosed with breast cancer yesterday... I have a 2cm lump and pre cancerous cells... After finding a lump 3weeks ago, I have had ultra sounds, mammagrams, biopsies and a confirmed diagnosis and due to meet a surgeon Monday about surgery options.... They have tested lymph nodes and the cancer looks contained to the breast. .. There is no history at all in the family so the shock is immense ... I have 2 young children 9 and 5.... I don't even know where to begin to tell them...A wonderful husband and amazing family so have lots of support.. but no one really knows how I'm feeling... I don't even know how I'm feeling.... A sense of relief after waiting 2 weeks for results..... my plan is to take one day at a time and carry on as normal.... I know everyone on here is feeling similar... x

  • Hi Katie, welcome to the site no one wants to join but you are so right in that everyone here has been though this hellish initial stage of diagnosis, either ourselves or someone close to us so you have come to the right place for help and advice or just to chat or rant if you want to. I was diagnosed with breast cancer early last year and like you felt a sense of relief when given the results as that meant I was on the way to getting something done about it. We are all treated individually so I can only go by my own experience but your surgeon may want an MRI done before a final plan is put in place but he/she will discuss all this with you on Monday. Can I suggest that over the weekend you write down any questions you may have as shock and anxiety at the appointment itself will probably mean that you won't take in most of what's said at the time and hopefully your hubby will be with you for support and an extra pair of ears too. If I can help in any way please just shout and I wish you all the very best.for Monday. Take care  Sue x