Hello,
I am (i thought) a healthy 57 year old woman with breast cancer. I had a very negative experience with the surgeon who is in charge of my case and diagnosed me with invasive lobular carcinoma grade 2 provisional- two days ago. I love England and I am here because my husband is British, but I am alone here. My friends and family are in the US and I'm so not impressed with the support available. It's non-existant from what I can see except for online. Does anyone know of an actual breast cancer support group for women in the Manchester area? Online groups are fine but I have no family or friends here and need support. I am not sleeping and have bouts of crying. I see no obvious services.
I went to a clinic and told the first doctor (and every doctor after that) that I was concerned about a biopsy because I didn't want it to spread the cancer if indeed my lump was cancer. Well he said there is no proof that ever happens and did the biopsy and sure enough...it happened! Now, 9 days later, instead of a very tight little almond shape I have what feels like a 1.5 inch lesion. Its completely spread out! I was upset and the doctor was belittling me and bringing witnesses in and here I am thinking I'm going to lose my breast now and my cancer is spreading and this doctor only cares about himself. I went to my GP and asked for a transfer to another hospital and another doctor. Do you think they will transfer me?
Thanks for any advice you can offer.