Stage 2 breast cancer and 2 lymph nodes.

Hi everyone 

I'm after any help and information you can give. After being told I had microcalcifications on my mammogram, I have been told today that I have stage 2 grade 3 breast cancer. I am in total shock. It seems like ages until I get seen again too. I need to have a ct scan and a bone scan and I'm terrified that it has spread. I also had a biopsy of the skin on my breast as it is red from what I thought was an infection. I'm so scared. Please help.

Xxx

  • That’s wonderful news.

    Enjoy your Christmas xx

  • I really couldn't have got through this week without you all. You've all been incredible. And even though times are so difficult for us all we are able to support each other too. 

    Have a lovely Christmas everyone. I'm planning some pampering (thank you twin two) and will watch Arthur Christmas this afternoon, thanks for the recommendation Helen

    I'm not leaving this forum ever! What a bunch of lovely ladies I have met on here in such a short space of time.

    Love to you all

    Xxxxx

  • Hi,

    Stay strong, determined and positive.  The doctors always say "don't go looking it up on the internet", but when my wife got diagnosed in 2016 with grade 3 triple negative I read up loads of info on it. I did that in order to get a better understanding of the disease so I could better help her along the way. 

    Helpful things I used to do before we met with my wife's oncologist was to write down any questions beforehand as a reminder, it's all too easy to forget what you want to ask them.  Also, do some research on the type of cancer you have and find out what treatments are available to you... The Oncologists don't always tell you everything as I found out with my wife, and sometimes a bit of your own knowledge opens up options that you can suggest and discuss with your oncologist.  It's your life and although you put your trust in the oncologists you do need to be very aware of things yourself and don't always take their word for it, and never be afraid to question anything they say.  

    I used to frequently grill my wife's oncologist with lots of questions and suggestions because I wanted to ensure she was getting the best care and the right care.

    It is very much a roller coaster ride on a knife edge, and you have no choice but to ride it.  Embrace the love and support from your family and friends and I wish you well for the times ahead x

     

     

  • Luna

    Hi. Yes I was abit scared of the different tests etc, but to be honest they were all ok nothing to have worried about and over before you know it! No I didn't know was in my lymph nodes till after my results of these tests...I too am hoping the chemo has got hold of them n not let it spread any Where else in my body.

    It is along process and I myself are only about quarter way through...I just want to get it all over with and get 'it' out of my body! I'm tad nervous over masectomy but know it's for the best, and like you said as long as you're here you don't care...that is a great look out on life...stay positive hun, and if u ever need to rant, cry do so. I hope you have a good support of family/friends around u that u can talk too...but if not I'm here.

    Dannii xxx