Grade 2 invasive ductal breast cancer initial diagnosis

24.3.19
Hello all, I'm 46 and was diagnosed with grade 2 invasive ductal cancer Thursday 21st March 2019. I feel it's the day that changed everything for me. Had 3 biopsies of original lump to get that diagnosis but by time I returned for results 10 days later I had another breast lump plus one in my arm pit so 3 more biopsies were taken. Consultant feels it's likely in lymph nodes too. More tests and scans being done in next few weeks to confirm exactly what's going on and stage so that a treatment plan can be sorted. Tbh honest I'm not expecting good news, I have many other symptoms and currently scared it's spread to other places like bowel, bones etc. I know it will then be incurable. Feel I can deal with it if it's not spread but will fall apart if it has. 
Hubby of 20 yrs is my rock but he's scared too. Twin son's aged 26, step son aged 29 and step daughter aged 32, all shocked but supportive. Very close relationship with my son's, they are my world. Both upset when I told them. Can't imagine having to tell them it's incurable, worried about having to.
General health isn't good either, several chronic conditions including fibromyalgia and had 2 heart attacks aged 40 and 41. Only got back to work from the heart probs in last 12 months, doing a job I love and life was finally going well again. Now this. It just all seems so unfair, I don't have much luck where my health is concerned.

 

  • Hi Jab1972,

    I'm sorry to learn about your recent diagnosis, but it is wonderful to know that you have a supportive family that will be with you every step of they way. I hope the upcoming tests go as well as they can and if you have any medical queries, feel free to contact our team of nurses 0808 800 4040. Lines are open Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

    Best wishes,

    Moderator Anastasia

  • Hey jab, 

    i too was grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma ( and mucinous for good measure!) 

    so your waiting on results? The wait really is the worse bit I think....as soon as you're on your treatment plan you just get on with it...I'm currently on chemo....got my 3 rd cycle tomorrow ( blood permitting) 

    always here and happy to chat...xxxx

  • Hello Jab

    I am 48 and I have had a biopsy done in January following with an operation to remove it.Got diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer .So now i am waiting for my treatments to start. 

    Very happy to hear you have an extremely supportive family hugs to you all. Everything will be alright and hope you get better results than you expect!! 

    Support goes to you and your family hold tight xxx