Hi Bigjean

I am sorry to hear about your diagnosis. This is my first post on This forum and I am responding as your story is similar to mine. I am 43, with 2 young children and was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 weeks ago and it’s in my nodes. I too had to go for a CT scan, bone scan and MRI and was absolutely terrified. 

The wait is horrible and I had pains appear where I didn’t know I could have pains and convinced myself it had spread.  

The only think I can recommend is to keep yourself distracted, and try not to worry about what you don’t know, push it to the back of your mind. 

Whatever those scans say you can deal with it, and there are loads of people on here who will support you. 

Keep in touch and let me know how you get on. 

Big hugs 

WL

Hi Woolylamb,

A very warm welcome to our community, although I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis. Waiting for results is always a scary time. Have you discussed your treatment options yet?

You have obviously already read other posts here advising you to distract yourself from the wait by keeping busy. It is never easy to put it to the back of your mind.

You are quite right, whatever we have to face, we can deal with it. I have had 2 bouts of breast cancer in the past 9 years. I had a lumpectomy the first time and a double mastectomy the second and, I'm pleased to say that I am still here to tell the tale.

Do please keep in touch and, let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

Thanks your you kind message.  I have got my plan, had the results from my scans on Friday and it’s not spread anywhere else which is good news. Due to the size and where it is they want me to have chemo first, then mastectomy, then radiotherapy.  I feel much more in control now I have a plan.  My Mum breast cancer 17 years ago and is still here so I have a good role model to follow. 

My BC nurse is amazing, and has been fab while I’ve been waiting for results etc, worth her weight in gold.

thanks again.

WL

Hi Jolamine

Thanks your you kind message.  I have got my plan, had the results from my scans on Friday and it’s not spread anywhere else which is good news. Due to the size and where it is they want me to have chemo first, then mastectomy, then radiotherapy.  I feel much more in control now I have a plan.  My Mum breast cancer 17 years ago and is still here so I have a good role model to follow. 

My BC nurse is amazing, and has been fab while I’ve been waiting for results etc, worth her weight in gold.

thanks again.

WL

Hi Woolylamb,

I am glad to hear that you have your plan in place. You will feel more positive as you move forward with this now. It is indeed good news that it hasn't spread to your lymph nodes. When are you due to start chemo?

It must be encouraging to see that your mum is still here after 17 years - long may she remain! It makes all the difference in the world to have a good breast care nurse and a surgeon who you can put your trust in.

I hope that it all goes well for you. Don't forget to keep us updated when you can. We are always here for you.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Jolamine

Apols, I wasn’t clear in my previous message, it is in my nodes, but it hasn’t spread anywhere else in my body.  

I have an appointment with my oncologist in a week then I guess within 2 weeks after that.  I haven’t told my children yet as I want to be specific about what’s going to happen and when. 

I will keep in touch as things progress. 

Xxx

Hi Woolylamb,

I'm sorry to hear that it is in your nodes - do you know how many it is in? It is however good news that it hasn't spread elsewhere.

You will probably discuss the way forward with your oncologist next week. Most people leave telling family until they know exactly what they are facing.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx

Hi Jolamine

its in 2 nodes, I don’t know whether that’s good or bad. 

WL

Hi Woolylamb,

That's not too bad if they have only found it in 2 nodes, especially when they know that it hasn't spread elsewhere. Your treatment should zap this.

Kind regards,

Jolamine xx