Thank you, it’s good to know I’m not alone xx

Hi Eve.

I'm 48 and also diagnosed 2 weeks ago at stage 1 invasive tubular breast cancer ER+ PR- HER2- 

I'm scheduled for 2 lumpectomys and sentinel lymph node removal in same breast on 13th april, 15 sessions of radiotherapy and 5 years hormone therapy. 

There are some lovely ladies on here who have had treatment, undergoing treatment or are newbies like us and about to start treatment. I've found them very supportive. You've already had a response from [@Jbains]‍. There is also [@Sandra123]‍ , [@Chriss]‍  [@Jolamine]‍ [@deirdre]‍ [@rileyroo]‍ and [@Nikki72]‍ .

Our cancers are a bit different to each other's but I think the fears and worries we have are similar. When is your surgery scheduled for.

Good morning although looking out of the window I’m not sure about the good bit. 

My consultant said he will always reply “it’s treatable”, he never says curable. The surgery team will aim to not only get the tumour but also what they call clear margin which means enough tissue from around the tumour that does not have cancerous cells in it. It sounds as if the lymph node removal is a double check, your consultant is doing a thorough job. 

I would think that by now you will had enough biopsies and mammograms for your treatment team to know what they are dealing with. 

If you have any concerns about the ‘what if’s’ during surgery, ask your MacMillan nurse. If you haven’t had your pre op assessment yet, that might also be a good time to ask questions. Your worries are normal, I think any one going through surgery for cancer has these in some shape or form. Just remember, you’re not on your own with this. 

Hi eve I've been diagnosed with invasive ductal cancer and my op is on the 17th if this month it quite hasn't sunk in yet but I've got lovely support of the lovely ladies in here and my family and friends at the moment I've got fatigue hardly no energy but I know things will be okay x

Hi Nikki72. I remember feeling empty about the whole thing, very little energy and less interest. I found as the date for surgery got closer, I kind of reconnected and started planning for my work, self and home life including making up a few meals in advance so I didn't have to cook immediately afterwards when my arm was still a bit restricted in movement. I got a bit ocd about it to be honest right down to planning what to wear for the day of surgery. My way of dealing with it I suppose, controlling what I could!

Hi rileyroo a think because its getting closer to my op the more scared I'm getting not known the unknown is scary will they get all of the cancer at once will the radiotherapy work always going through my mind what if,s I know I should think positive about it but talking about it does help work are okay with me its the time off after is will I deal with it x

My thinking about the surgery, such as it was, is that it was the first positive step to getting the little ******* out of my body. Radiotherapy, was to kill off anything left. 

A think I'm just getting over an ear infection tired all the time thinking about my op I'm letting things get to me my bf reassures me all the time he's been a rock the stronger one x

Hi cornishpasty, my surgery is this Thursday. It was originally thought I would also be hormones and radiotherapy but my HER2 came back positive. I just feel I want this thing out of me and to fast forward 5 years when everything is finished. It’s different isn’t it? Trying to deal with this shocking news and cope with keeping your household as normal as possible. Keep well and good luck with your surgery xxx