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Good evening 

So today I had my Breast Clinic appointment, I was feeling ok not very nervous at all.

I had a mammogram then called back for another, then I had an ultrasound, then I saw Surgeon again.

It wasn’t good news, he is pretty confident that I have Breast Cancer, tomorrow I’m going back to clinic for Core Biopsy, I also have an appointment a week on Thursday with Surgeon and Oncologist who will discuss a treatment plan with me.

 I’m worried but trying to stay positive for my family/friends who are devastated.

I’m 46 years old and found a large lump while self checking, no history of Breast Cancer in family at all, no other symptoms either.

I’m fit, healthy and have been a strict vegetarian for the past 30 years, I rarely drink alcohol so I’m hoping I can fight this all the way, I’m thinking positive and hope I can continue to do so.

Thank you for all your stories on here, I’ve read so many from women in same position as me, come on ladies, we can do this! Xx

Lesley

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    Hi there ...

    It's a very scary time at the start and I think it effects all of us initially. . It's the unknown ... but you sound like you got your boxing gloves ready to kick it down the road .. but hold on till you get lump biopsy. . That gives a lot more info...

    Family can panic too on hearing that word we never want to hear ... but breast cancer has come a long way .. I had a grade 3 and lots of scary thoughts in my head ... I had my mastectomy July last year .. and to be honest, it wasn't half as bad as I'd imagined ... and here I am chatting to you 15 months later and doing well .. 

    If you've been looking at some threads, you'll see there's lots of us breast lasses on here .. and wer all in that boxing ring trying to kick cancers butt ... and when we all stick together we can have it on the run ..

    If you stay positive, those family around you will start to get on board and they will help you through .. hope you've got someone with you for biopsy... I took my daughter in law and it was so good to have someone hold my hand ....  it's not too painfull just a quick jab bit like when we get our ears pierced..

    So hold on .. always here if you need a chat ... Chrissie x

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    I was diagnosed back in June, I was 47,  after a trial mammogram,  no symptoms at all. Just very lucky they spotted it. I remember it all just being a total whirlwind.  Everything was so fast but so much to take in it gave me something to focus on.  I've been very positive throughout but it's ok to have a wobble.  I found once I'd finished radio therapy and everything seemed to stop, that's when it finally sunk in, I have Cancer!!! But I  get the feeling you're like me, a positive thinker so I have the odd moment in the dark but I don't stay there.  There will be so many people offering support, take it. Wishing you all the best for a positive outcome but if you do have to fight this fight, you're not alone x

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    Hi! I know exactly what you are going through. I went through this beginning of this year when I was diagnosed with breast cancer stage 3. Looking back getting that diagnosis it still feels unreal even now I have just finished all my treatments. Stay positive is my advice. And to have good support from family and friends and the Breast nurses in your hospital also helps. I hope all goes well for you and let us know how you get on! Big hug x

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