Just been diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer

Hi 

I’ve literally just been diagnosed with grade 2 breast cancer. 

So I did the 2ww for breast clinic then the 2ww for biopsy results now it’s confirmed I have to wait, for the mri before they decide which way my treatment will be.

the consultant said I would have chemo, radio, surgery and hormone treatment but they won’t know which order until after.

Im still in shock at the moment. I’m not really sure how I feel about it as I’m more worried about how the children and husband feel. 

I have 4 children twin girls of 13 and two boys of 5 and 3. I have no idea how to tell my boys. 

Hx 

  • Really I didn’t know that either? 

    Always here if you want to chat Hx 

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  • I’ve been struggling the last few days with sleeping to the point where yesterday my heart wouldn’t stop panicking and I felt dizzy. I managed to sleep almost 5 hours last night. My heart has calmed down a lot. 

    Not really sure the reason to this post. I just wanted to say it I think. 

    Hayley

  • Hi Mrsh, I just wanted to let you know that you are not alone in feeling panic that actually causes dizziness.  After  mammograms and ultrasound that found suspicious looking calcification in my left breast last week, I am having a biopsy, not sure what type ,done tomorrow.  I have not even been given a diagnosis and I am already in a terrible state, I find it difficult to concentrate on anything other than what is going on.  I hope that as the days go on you will be able to feel calmer, thinking of you.

    Lyn xx

  • Hi Amanda

    good luck for today. I’m thinking of you.

    hayley x

  • Hi Hayley 

    Sorry for the delay, the last few days have been a bit of a rollercoaster. Thank you for thinking of me.

    Well I had my first chemo session on Friday (I was the youngest one by at least 25 years, no offence to anyone, and the chemo it’s self went ok. A couple of hours later though the nausea started to set in, the smell of food made me feel sick . I took my meds and drank small sips of water,. For me the first 24 hours were the worst. I still feel quite tired now, but I’m back to eating food. My advice is just do as much as you feel you can. I worked a full day yesterday and again today. My husband is at home this week looking after the kids!!

    How’s things going with you Hayley?

    Amanda x

  • Hi Amanda

    Oh bless you I do hope it stays like that for you. You have another weeks rest don’t you before they start again? 

    I’m hoping to carry on working as there isn’t anyone to cover me. 

    It’s my mri scan today. 

     

    Hayley x 

     

  • Hi All

    just checking in to see how you are all doing?

    Hayley, how did the MRI scan go?   

    Amanda - how are you doing after your chemo?   

    Jules, how are you feeling?

    Lynn, still smiling that you got the all clear.

    Im still waiting for full diagnosis.  I know it’s invasive ductal and my node has cells too, still waiting for Her2 and Ct scan results.  Got mri mammogram on Tuesday.   Hopefully soon  after that I will get treatment plan.  It’s my 50 birthday on 25th August and no plans in place yet.  Waiting sucks.

    love to you all xx

  • Hi 

    I hope the mri went well. Sorry for my late response, have been so drowsy since my first chemo. Had it on the 1st and to be honest could feel worse so I shouldn’t complain. The first 48 hours were the worst but since then have just felt tired and lacking energy. Found it hard because I am not someone who just sits around, I’m always doing. Need to get used to just putting my feet up and not worrying about the washing and cleaning for a change. I hope you manage to get some birthday plans in place. Hope everyone coping as well as can be expected. Sending love and hugs, Julie x

     

  • Hi Julie

    so good to hear from you and no apologies needed.  We all dip in and out of here when we feel like it.   I’m pleased your 1st chemo is done - another step forward.   Sorry to hear you are feeling so tired but good to hear you are resting up.   When is your next chemo due?

    MRI was an experience but another thing out of the way,   Have to call today to see if my HER2 results are back and hopefully then get full results this afternoon.   Only time ever in my life I have wanted to fast forward a year.    Xx