Hi Scotlas. You are as they say on a journey now and once the treatment plan starts you will know exactly what treatment you need. I was in a similar position around 4.5years now. I was scared to bits but I got through the treatment and you will too. There are lots of treatment for breast cancer available which is very effective. Be kind to yourself let people look after you. Make a list of questions you want to ask and don't think questions you have are silly. I asked loads. I thought the medics were fed up with me but I was told they prefer patients to ask questions. Don't read too much from the internet but if you do make sure you only read current research etc. I read everything and quite simply scared myself to death. I wish you well and will keep up to date with your progress. Take care. WA
thankyou , it's a bit daunting letting people know, i've been ok sending messages to people but as soon as i say the word cancer i just break down, i've been surprised and also upset by friends reactions, the ones i thought would be the most suportive have almost ignored me, but others who i wouldn't have classed as my best friends have been amazing. Just goes to show you don't really know people until something like this happens !!!!
Lumpectomy done and results are mixed . 2 x grade 3 cancers with no lymph nodes involved. Still not clear on my treatment awaiting extra tests to come back. Very emotional and weepy as still feel no further forward since my diagnosis nearly 10 weeks ago. What if more cancer cell are growing while I'm just sitting here .
My heart goes out to you as I feel exactly the same -I was diagnosed with a grade 3 tumour a week ago and my surgery is 14September and I feel so worried that by then it will have spread to lymph. I have good days then without warning just randomly burst into tears especially if people start talking about the future. I cannot say it out loud without crying and telling my parents was worse than hearing the news myself. Like you people tend to be amazingly supportive or a bit distant as if they don't know how to deal with you. People keep telling me it gets better emotionally once treatment starts so I hope this is the case for you. Is your Breast Care Nurse helpful?
Hi. I was diagnosed with grade 2, 19mm breast cancer on 24th July. On 16th August I had lumpectomy and SNB performed. I am awaiting results to determine follow on treatments and any other surgery I may need. I'm convinced the fact that I have cancer has not yet sunk in. I thought after surgery it would. Today is day 8 after surgery and I'm still not getting much sleep due to the pain. Friends and family keep asking about when I will be getting the all important results but to be honest I don't feel anything it's as though I have worried so much before the op I have no energy left to worry and I have come to the conclusion no amount of worrying will change the outcome. The one thing I have realised about this journey it's the waiting that takes its toll once diagnosed all everybody wants it's to get on with it. But all the tests take time.
waiting for test results is definetly the worst thing. i'm 10 weeks post diagnosis and on Tuesday i meet with my consultant for results of most recent test.5 week now post lumpectomy and still feel a bit uncomfortable, make sure you take regular analgesia and don't try and do too much (it takes time to recover from any operation).... and wear a really good bra !!! The pain will settle down but if it doesn't speak to your breast care nurse. As for not sleeping part of it will also be worrying about the future again there is always someone to talk to about things. Hope things settle well for you and the outcome is positive xx
it is such an emotional rollarcoaster the moment you hear the word Cancer and saying it out loud makes it more real. i'm 5 weeks post surgery and on Tuesday i see my lovely consultant with the results of my latest tests, fingers crossed i will be told i don't need chemotherapy and just Radiotherapy and medication. like you i was worried that by the time i got my operation it would have spread, but i was reasured by the thought that they wouldn't wait but start treatment straight away if there was a chance it had spread. The breast care nurses are amazing and very reasuring and just on the end of the phone, there is no such as a stupid question as far as they are concerned.
Good luck with your operation, take regular painkillers and listen to your body when it tells you you are doing to much xx
Because my veins are so small it was decided i should have a PICC line unfortunately they couldn't fit it so ended up with a hickman line !!! Had my first chemo sept 13th ... wasn't too bad just made me really tired for a few days and had a couple of mouth ulcers but apart from that no other problems. Hair started falling out yesterday which was upsetting thankfully I got my long hair cut before treatment started. Next chemo on wednesday hopefully it will be ok again.
