Newly diagnosed with stage 1 breast cancer

hi 

anyone out there ? I feel so alone right now 

diagnosed last week with stage 1 BC after routine mammogram- how can I feel so well yet have this in me ? 

I realise stage 1 is early, I am lucky etc etc but right now I don’t feel it

Family being ultra positive whilst I am falling apart inside 

so feel like I can’t scream and cry like I want to!

anyone else feel like this 

  • Hi Altiapa / girls 

    my results were good lymph nodes and margin all clear so just radiotherapy and tablets now - so relieved !! 

    Altiapa - you were right it was just a change of appointment

    altgough freaked me out ! Hopefully yours is just the same - let us know ! Xxx

  • That’s great news! Hopefully we’re all the same x

  • Altiapa 

    how did your appointment go ? Are you ok 

    x

  • Hello, thanks for asking! Unlike most of our appointments, last biopsies were clear! At least positive news. I am due to start Tamoxifen inmediately but still had hematomas(?) from op#2 and s I will wait a bit. 

    Oncologist suggested a prompt start whilst waiting for radio. Have you heard opinions about this? The surgeon did suggest the opposite. Radio first then Tamoxifen.

    I guess our next chapter and chats will be Radio related!

    Hugs to all and look forward to hearing from the other girls outcomes. 

  • Hi,

    So pleased all good news for you!!! 

    I saw Oncologist last week and she’s happy for me to start after radiotherapy but think maybe they are all different in their outlooks on it....

    Hugs Jackie xxx

  • How’s everyone doing ? 

    My appointment to see oncologist isn’t until 4 Nov which seems a huge wait ...

  • Hi Lovely,

    That does seem a bit of a long time but I guess it’s only 4 weeks....I suppose you will have to have tattoos after you’ve seen oncologist? and then they work out a schedule for your Radiotherapy,they told me mine would be well over a week but I have a date to start which is 14th October!!! 

    How you doing on your tablets and how’s your pain? 

    Much love Jackie xxx

  • Hi Jackie 

     

    wasnt sure if if you were still away - did you have a good time ? 

    They haven’t said anything yet and now I’m worried it’s going to be mid Nov at least and then almost up to Xmas ! 

    Waiting is ridiculous isn’t it 

     

    xxx

  • Hi  

    im currently waiting for my results for the oncotype test to come back from America to decide on treatment. I had my results from operation last week and was staged at 0/1 as it hadn’t spread but graded 3. All depends on what the oncologist wants to do. I think my age my play a part in what treatment he may give. I’m dreading it. 

     

    Been for a pre assessment today for complementary therapy sessions to reduce stress and anxiety. I’ve got an appointment for reflexology and massage at the end of the month. 

  • Hi Hun,

    i haven’t been yet I go this Saturday!!! I went a week ago today for my tattoos and saw the Oncologist on 16th September but I got a phone call later that day to give me appointment,so hopefully you won’t have to wait too long to go and get your tattoos and they’d given me my start date....

    i think in some ways the waiting is the worst because when you get there it’s not as bad as you think,guess it’s the fear of the unknown.....

    Youll be done before Christmas and can be waited on!!

    ive not started my tablets yet as they said leave them until I’ve been on my holiday!! 

    xxxx