Stage 2 Breast Cancer

I was diagnosed on Wednesday with Stage 2 Breast Cancer, I had found a dent and a lump in my breast a couple of months ago and went to my GP subsequently referred to the Breast Clinic and was so shocked to receive the news.  I am 43 consider myself to be healthy but it really shock me.

I am by my nature a positive person and dr is saying it is very treatable I will need to take HRT for the next 5 years plus I am scheduled for surgery on the 22/11/2019 to remove the lump and some lymph nodes to see what other treatment I might need.  With all that I am feeling at the moment one of the strangest is that I feel like I am really fragile all of a sudden.  I think I am just scared.

Thanks

  • Hello,

    of your scared.....hearing the words no one ever wants to hear, it's so surreal.....the only thing you can do is take things as they come up, it just too overwhelming otherwise.

    what I will say is that you will settle once on your treatment plan.....

    mine was surgery, chemo, rads, herceptin, bisphosphonates, and anastrozole....phew! You can do this love....xxx

  • Hi I too have stage 2 invasive breast cancer I had lumpectomy and 3 nodes removed 3 weeks ago recovering well seen my doctor today for results no further surgery needed as they got clear margins first time 17 mm in size and now sent off for Oncotype tests to America to determine if chemo is needed I do know I'll have 15round of radiation and letrozole tablets but the question mark is on chemo  2 of my nodes was clear and one had micromets so in another couple of weeks hopefully I'll have a treatment plan I've been referred to oncologist for my future care so it's looking positive I was very stressed when first diagnosed and the anxiety wasn't nice that it triggered a vertigo episode the day before my surgery sickness and dizziness followed but it's now settled and the anxiety is much better to be honest I'm quite chilled about it all now and taking care of myself lots of pampering and treats .

    best wishs marie x